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Kartchner Family History

Kartchner Name Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Kirchner .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Karchner, Karshner, Kerchner, Kashner, Kerschner, Kershner, Kirshner

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Where is the Kartchner family from?

You can see how Kartchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kartchner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kartchner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kartchner family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kartchner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kartchner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kartchner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kartchner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kartchner. 50% of Kartchner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kartchner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kartchner were Blacksmith and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Blacksmith
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Kartchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kartchner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 118 immigration records available for the last name Kartchner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 272 military records available for the last name Kartchner. For the veterans among your Kartchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kartchner lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kartchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kartchner in 1943 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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