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Kearchner Family History

Kearchner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Karchner, Kerchner, Kirchner, Kelchner, Kershner, Karshner, Karcher

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Where is the Kearchner family from?

You can see how Kearchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearchner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kearchner family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearchner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kearchner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearchner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kearchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearchner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kearchner. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kearchner. For the veterans among your Kearchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearchner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Kearchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kearchner in 1969 was 47, and 51 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearchner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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