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Kincherlow Family History

Kincherlow 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: Kincheloe, Winchell, Kinchen, Kitchell, Kitzerow, Kinslow, Tincher

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Where is the Kincherlow family from?

You can see how Kincherlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kincherlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kincherlow family living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kincherlow's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Kincherlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kincherlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kincherlow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Porter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kincherlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kincherlow 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 Kincherlow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kincherlow. For the veterans among your Kincherlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kincherlow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kincherlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kincherlow in 1966 was 78, and 81 in 1998.

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