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Kerchey Family History

Kerchey 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: Kercher, Keicher, Vercher, Kirchen, Ketcher, Hershey, Peachey

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Where is the Kerchey family from?

You can see how Kerchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerchey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kerchey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Kerchey families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerchey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kerchey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerchey 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 Kerchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerchey. 100% of Kerchey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kerchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Kerchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerchey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kerchey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kerchey. For the veterans among your Kerchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerchey lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1979, in the United States, Kerchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kerchey in 1976 was 83, and 83 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerchey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerchey 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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