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Kerchener Family History

Kerchener 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: Kerchner, Kirchner, Kelchner, Kershner, Karchner, Kercher, Kerschner

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Where is the Kerchener family from?

You can see how Kerchener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerchener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerchener families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Kerchener families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerchener's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kerchener families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Kerchener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerchener 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kerchener. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kerchener. For the veterans among your Kerchener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerchener lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerchener 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerchener

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