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Kuechler Family History

Kuechler Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German (Küchler): see Kuchler

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


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Where is the Kuechler family from?

You can see how Kuechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuechler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuechler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kuechler family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuechler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kuechler families in 1911.
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What did your Kuechler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuechler. 18% of Kuechler men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kuechler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuechler were Painter and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Kuechler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kuechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuechler 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Kuechler. 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 499 military records available for the last name Kuechler. For the veterans among your Kuechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuechler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Kuechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kuechler in 1958 was 53, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuechler 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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