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Keocher Family History

Keocher 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: Kocher, Keicher, Ketcher, Kercher, Becher, Letcher, Belcher, Kucher

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Where is the Keocher family from?

You can see how Keocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keocher family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Keocher families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Keocher's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Keocher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keocher 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 Keocher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keocher. 46% of Keocher 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
    46%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%

What Keocher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Keocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keocher 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 Keocher. 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 3 military records available for the last name Keocher. For the veterans among your Keocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keocher lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Keocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keocher in 1972 was 82, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keocher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keocher 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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