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Kichline Family History

Kichline Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Kiechlein a dialect variant of German Küchlein ‘little cake’

a metonymic occupational name for a pastrycook.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kichline family from?

You can see how Kichline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kichline family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kichline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Kichline families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kichline's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kichline families in 1840.
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What did your Kichline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kichline. 40% of Kichline men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kichline women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kichline were New Worker and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Kichline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kichline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kichline 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Kichline. 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 506 military records available for the last name Kichline. For the veterans among your Kichline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kichline lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kichline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kichline in 1948 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kichline 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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