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Kechner Family History

Kechner 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: Lechner, Rechner, Fechner, Kelchner, Keehner, Kerchner, Becher

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Where is the Kechner family from?

You can see how Kechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kechner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kechner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kechner family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kechner's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kechner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kechner 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 Kechner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kechner. 47% of Kechner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

What Kechner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Kechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kechner 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kechner. 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 99 military records available for the last name Kechner. For the veterans among your Kechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kechner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kechner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kechner in 1969 was 82, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kechner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kechner 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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