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Kerchdorfer Family History

Kerchdorfer 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: Kirchhofer, Kelnhofer, Arndorfer, Kochendorfer, Kercher, Kerchner

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Where is the Kerchdorfer family from?

You can see how Kerchdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerchdorfer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kerchdorfer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerchdorfer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kerchdorfer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Kerchdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerchdorfer 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 Kerchdorfer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kerchdorfer. For the veterans among your Kerchdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerchdorfer lifespan?

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