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Kerchanin Family History

Kerchanin 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: Merchant, Keranen, Kirchmann, Chanin, Mechanic, Kerchner, Germain

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Where is the Kerchanin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerchanin 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 Kerchanin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dishwasher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerchanin. 100% of Kerchanin women worked as a Dishwasher.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dishwasher
    100%

What Kerchanin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Kerchanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerchanin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kerchanin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kerchanin. For the veterans among your Kerchanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerchanin lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Kerchanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kerchanin in 1995 was 73, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerchanin 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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