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Kerchmar Family History

Kerchmar 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: Kachmar, Kercher, Ketchmark, Kretchmar, Kirchman, Kerchner, Kershaw

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Where is the Kerchmar family from?

You can see how Kerchmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerchmar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kerchmar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerchmar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kerchmar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerchmar 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 Kerchmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerchmar. 100% of Kerchmar men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kerchmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Kerchmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerchmar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kerchmar. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kerchmar. For the veterans among your Kerchmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerchmar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Kerchmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kerchmar in 1973 was 89, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerchmar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerchmar 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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