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Kertchmer Family History

Kertchmer 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: Ketcher, Kerscher, Kercher, Kartchner, Kerschner, Kretchmer, Kerchner

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Where is the Kertchmer family from?

You can see how Kertchmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kertchmer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kertchmer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kertchmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kertchmer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Kertchmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kertchmer 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 Kertchmer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kertchmer. For the veterans among your Kertchmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kertchmer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kertchmer 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 Kertchmer

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