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Kochendorfer Family History

Kochendorfer Name Meaning

German (Kochendörfer): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Kochendorf in Württemberg Schleswig-Holstein and Bohemia.

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


Similar surnames: Teschendorf, Kochersperger, Rothenberger, Hohenberger, Ohlendorf

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Where is the Kochendorfer family from?

You can see how Kochendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochendorfer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kochendorfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Kochendorfer families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kochendorfer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kochendorfer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kochendorfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kochendorfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kochendorfer. 14% of Kochendorfer men worked as a Lawyer. .

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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

  • Lawyer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kochendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochendorfer 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Kochendorfer. 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 520 military records available for the last name Kochendorfer. For the veterans among your Kochendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochendorfer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kochendorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kochendorfer in 1960 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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