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Kirchheimer Family History

Kirchheimer 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: Kirchmeier, Kirchhofer, Birchmeier, Berkheimer, Kirchner, Schleimer

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Where is the Kirchheimer family from?

You can see how Kirchheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirchheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Kirchheimer families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Kirchheimer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kirchheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirchheimer 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 Kirchheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirchheimer. 34% of Kirchheimer men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kirchheimer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirchheimer were Interne and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Storekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Interne
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Kirchheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Kirchheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchheimer 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Kirchheimer. 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 149 military records available for the last name Kirchheimer. For the veterans among your Kirchheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchheimer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kirchheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kirchheimer in 1964 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirchheimer 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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