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Kertchem Family History

Kertchem 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: Ketchem, Ketcher, Kerscher, Ketcham, Kerschen, Berchem, Kercher

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Where is the Kertchem family from?

You can see how Kertchem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertchem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kertchem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kertchem families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kertchem's in USA. California had the highest population of Kertchem families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Kertchem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertchem 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kertchem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kertchem. For the veterans among your Kertchem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertchem lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Kertchem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kertchem in 1976 was 70, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertchem 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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