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Kachelmeier Family History

Kachelmeier 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: Bachmeier, Kohlmeier, Katzenmeyer, Kirchmeier, Kallmeyer, Kampmeier

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Where is the Kachelmeier family from?

You can see how Kachelmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kachelmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kachelmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kachelmeier families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kachelmeier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kachelmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kachelmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kachelmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kachelmeier. 100% of Kachelmeier men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Kachelmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kachelmeier 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kachelmeier. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kachelmeier. For the veterans among your Kachelmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kachelmeier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kachelmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kachelmeier in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 2000.

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