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Kerckhoff Family History

Kerckhoff Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kerkhoff, Kirchhoff, Eckhoff, Eickhoff, Kirchoff, Karhoff, Rieckhoff

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Where is the Kerckhoff family from?

You can see how Kerckhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerckhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerckhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Kerckhoff families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerckhoff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kerckhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerckhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerckhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kerckhoff. 50% of Kerckhoff 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerckhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerckhoff 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Kerckhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 254 military records available for the last name Kerckhoff. For the veterans among your Kerckhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerckhoff lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Kerckhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kerckhoff in 1945 was 67, and 81 in 2002.

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