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Kirchdoerfer Family History

Kirchdoerfer 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: Kirchhofer, Kirchmeier, Kirchberg, Kirchner, Eichberger, Kirchhoff

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Where is the Kirchdoerfer family from?

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

What did your Kirchdoerfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirchdoerfer. 38% of Kirchdoerfer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kirchdoerfer women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Kirchdoerfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchdoerfer 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 Kirchdoerfer. 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 102 military records available for the last name Kirchdoerfer. For the veterans among your Kirchdoerfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchdoerfer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kirchdoerfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kirchdoerfer in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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