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Kochenderfer Family History

Kochenderfer Name Meaning

German: variant of Kochendörfer a dialect variant of Kochendorfer .

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


Similar surnames: Kochendorfer, Diefenderfer, Diffenderfer, Langenderfer, Emmendorfer

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Where is the Kochenderfer family from?

You can see how Kochenderfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochenderfer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kochenderfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kochenderfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kochenderfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kochenderfer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kochenderfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kochenderfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kochenderfer. 23% of Kochenderfer men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Kochenderfer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kochenderfer were Farmeng and Clerk. .

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmeng
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • House Wife
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kochenderfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochenderfer 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Kochenderfer. 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 293 military records available for the last name Kochenderfer. For the veterans among your Kochenderfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochenderfer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kochenderfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kochenderfer in 1954 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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