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Kirchnes Family History

Kirchnes 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: Kirchner, Kirchen, Kircher, Karchner, Kirshner, Kirschner, Kerchner

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Where is the Kirchnes family from?

You can see how Kirchnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchnes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kirchnes families living in Kansas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kirchnes's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Kirchnes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kirchnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchnes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kirchnes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kirchnes. For the veterans among your Kirchnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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