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Kuchera Family History

Kuchera Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Kučera (see Kucera).

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


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Where is the Kuchera family from?

You can see how Kuchera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuchera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuchera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kuchera families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuchera's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kuchera families in 1911.
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What did your Kuchera ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kuchera. 100% of Kuchera 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kuchera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kuchera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuchera 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Kuchera. 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 510 military records available for the last name Kuchera. For the veterans among your Kuchera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuchera lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kuchera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kuchera in 1954 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuchera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuchera 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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