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Kilchenstein Family History

Kilchenstein 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: Lichtenstein, Falkenstein, Levenstein, Lowenstein, Schoenstein

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Where is the Kilchenstein family from?

You can see how Kilchenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilchenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilchenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kilchenstein families living in Maryland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kilchenstein's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kilchenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilchenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilchenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilchenstein. 100% of Kilchenstein men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kilchenstein women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Kilchenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Kilchenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilchenstein 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kilchenstein. 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 157 military records available for the last name Kilchenstein. For the veterans among your Kilchenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilchenstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kilchenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kilchenstein in 1964 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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