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Kirchof Family History

Kirchof 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: Kirchhof, Kirchoff, Kirchen, Kirchhoff, Kirch, Kircher, Bischof

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Where is the Kirchof family from?

You can see how Kirchof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchof family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirchof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kirchof families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kirchof's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kirchof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirchof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirchof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kirchof. 38% of Kirchof men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farming
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Kirchof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Kirchof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchof 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Kirchof. 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 70 military records available for the last name Kirchof. For the veterans among your Kirchof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchof lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Kirchof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kirchof in 1977 was 76, and 50 in 2004.

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