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Kerch Family History

Kerch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kirch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kerch family from?

You can see how Kerch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kerch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Kerch families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kerch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kerch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerch 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 Kerch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerch. 25% of Kerch men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Kerch women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerch were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    35%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Kerch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kerch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerch 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Kerch. 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 452 military records available for the last name Kerch. For the veterans among your Kerch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kerch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kerch in 1959 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerch 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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