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Kirchmann Family History

Kirchmann Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German kirche ‘church’ + man ‘man’ hence an occupational name for someone working in the service of the church

or possibly a topographic name for someone living near a church.

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


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Where is the Kirchmann family from?

You can see how Kirchmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirchmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Kirchmann families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kirchmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kirchmann families in 1880.
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What did your Kirchmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kirchmann. 29% of Kirchmann men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    29%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Steam Fitter
    15%

What Kirchmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kirchmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchmann 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Kirchmann. 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 864 military records available for the last name Kirchmann. For the veterans among your Kirchmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kirchmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kirchmann in 1962 was 55, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirchmann 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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