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Kehrier Family History

Kehrier 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: Kehrer, Kerker, Ferrier, Kerner, Perrier, Berrier, Wehrer, Kerper

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Where is the Kehrier family from?

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

What did your Kehrier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Kehrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehrier 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kehrier. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kehrier. For the veterans among your Kehrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehrier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Kehrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kehrier in 1976 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

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