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Kochersperger Family History

Kochersperger Name Meaning

Alsatian: habitational name for someone from either of two places in Alsace called Kochenberg: Dossenheim-Kochersberg and Wintzenheim-Kochersberg.

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


Similar surnames: Hohenberger, Heuberger, Roethlisberger, Kochendorfer, Rothenberger

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Where is the Kochersperger family from?

You can see how Kochersperger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochersperger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kochersperger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kochersperger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kochersperger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kochersperger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kochersperger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kochersperger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kochersperger. 59% of Kochersperger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kochersperger women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    59%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kochersperger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochersperger 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Kochersperger. 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 816 military records available for the last name Kochersperger. For the veterans among your Kochersperger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochersperger lifespan?

Average Kochersperger life expectancy in 2004 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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