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Kachelein Family History

Kachelein 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: Kachel, Schlein, Schelin, Rachlin, Kaelin, Koehnlein, Schellin

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Where is the Kachelein family from?

You can see how Kachelein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kachelein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kachelein family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kachelein's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kachelein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kachelein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kachelein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Kachelein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kachelein 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kachelein. 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 102 military records available for the last name Kachelein. For the veterans among your Kachelein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kachelein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kachelein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kachelein in 1967 was 75, and 65 in 2003.

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