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Kecher Family History

Kecher 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: Becher, Kocher, Keicher, Kucher, Kacher, Ketcher, Koecher, Fecher

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Where is the Kecher family from?

You can see how Kecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kecher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kecher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kecher families living in British Columbia. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kecher's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kecher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kecher 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 Kecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kecher. 28% of Kecher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kecher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kecher were Chauffeur and Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Kecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Kecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kecher 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Kecher. 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 77 military records available for the last name Kecher. For the veterans among your Kecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kecher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Kecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kecher in 1962 was 77, and 50 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kecher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kecher 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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