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Kehrmann Family History

Kehrmann 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: Ehrmann, Lehrmann, Behrmann, Wehrmann, Fehrmann, Gehrmann, Ehmann

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Where is the Kehrmann family from?

You can see how Kehrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehrmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kehrmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kehrmann families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kehrmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kehrmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehrmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kehrmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Kehrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehrmann 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Kehrmann. 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 108 military records available for the last name Kehrmann. For the veterans among your Kehrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehrmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Kehrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kehrmann in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 1995.

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