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Kilcher Family History

Kilcher 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: Pilcher, Kircher, Wilcher, Dilcher, Gilcher, Kocher, Belcher, Witcher

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Where is the Kilcher family from?

You can see how Kilcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Kilcher families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilcher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kilcher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilcher 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 Kilcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Statway were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilcher. 30% of Kilcher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kilcher women worked as a Statway.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Butcher
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Statway
    100%

What Kilcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kilcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilcher 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Kilcher. 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 123 military records available for the last name Kilcher. For the veterans among your Kilcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilcher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kilcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kilcher in 1965 was 75, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kilcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilcher 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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