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Kircheval Family History

Kircheval 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: Kercheval, Kirchen, Kitchell, Kochevar, Kircher, Kirchman, Birchell

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Where is the Kircheval family from?

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

What did your Kircheval ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kircheval ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Kircheval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kircheval 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kircheval. 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 151 military records available for the last name Kircheval. For the veterans among your Kircheval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kircheval lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kircheval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kircheval in 1966 was 69, and 70 in 1998.

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