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Kerchin Family History

Kerchin 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: Kervin, Kirchen, Turchin, Kerschen, Kerwin, Ketchie, Kercher, Kerlin

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Where is the Kerchin family from?

You can see how Kerchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerchin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Kerchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Kerchin families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kerchin's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Kerchin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerchin 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 Kerchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerchin. 100% of Kerchin 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 Kerchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Kerchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerchin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kerchin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kerchin. For the veterans among your Kerchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerchin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Kerchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kerchin in 1982 was 77, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerchin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerchin 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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