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Kirchenbaum Family History

Kirchenbaum 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: Kirschenbaum, Kirshenbaum, Eichenbaum, Kienbaum, Kirschbaum

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Where is the Kirchenbaum family from?

You can see how Kirchenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchenbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Kirchenbaum families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kirchenbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kirchenbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirchenbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirchenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Optometrist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kirchenbaum. 17% of Kirchenbaum men worked as an Optometrist. .

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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

  • Optometrist
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Kirchenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchenbaum 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Kirchenbaum. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kirchenbaum. For the veterans among your Kirchenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchenbaum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Kirchenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kirchenbaum in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 1998.

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