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Kirchhoefer Family History

Kirchhoefer 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: Kirchhofer, Kirchmeier, Kirchhoff, Kirchhof, Kirchner, Birchmeier

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Where is the Kirchhoefer family from?

You can see how Kirchhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirchhoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Kirchhoefer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirchhoefer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kirchhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirchhoefer 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 Kirchhoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirchhoefer. 60% of Kirchhoefer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kirchhoefer women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kirchhoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Kirchhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchhoefer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Kirchhoefer. 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 122 military records available for the last name Kirchhoefer. For the veterans among your Kirchhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchhoefer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kirchhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kirchhoefer in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirchhoefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirchhoefer 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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