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Kehrwecker Family History

Kehrwecker 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: Keesecker, Bernecker, Kesecker, Kerker, Strecker, Recker, Neubecker

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Where is the Kehrwecker family from?

You can see how Kehrwecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehrwecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kehrwecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kehrwecker families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kehrwecker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kehrwecker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Kehrwecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehrwecker 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kehrwecker. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kehrwecker. For the veterans among your Kehrwecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehrwecker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Kehrwecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kehrwecker in 1962 was 43, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehrwecker 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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