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Kercho Family History

Kercho 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: Kerch, Kelch, Ferch, Lerch, Karch, Perch, Kirch, Berch, Ketch, Lerche

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Where is the Kercho family from?

You can see how Kercho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kercho family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kercho family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kercho's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kercho families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kercho 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 Kercho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kercho. 100% of Kercho men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Kercho women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Kercho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Kercho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kercho 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kercho. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kercho. For the veterans among your Kercho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kercho lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Kercho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kercho in 1980 was 77, and 81 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kercho

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kercho 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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