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Kerche Family History

Kerche 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: Lerche, Kercher, Kerch, Kerce, Keicher, Kelch, Vercher, Ferch, Lerch

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Where is the Kerche family from?

You can see how Kerche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kerche family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerche's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kerche families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Kerche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerche 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kerche. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kerche. For the veterans among your Kerche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerche lifespan?

Average Kerche life expectancy in 1997 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerche 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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