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Kirchmer Family History

Kirchmer 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: Kirchner, Kircher, Kirchberg, Bircher, Kirchen, Kirchmeier, Kichler

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Where is the Kirchmer family from?

You can see how Kirchmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirchmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kirchmer families living in Missouri. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kirchmer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kirchmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirchmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirchmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirchmer. 23% of Kirchmer men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Kirchmer women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Kirchmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kirchmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchmer 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Kirchmer. 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 275 military records available for the last name Kirchmer. For the veterans among your Kirchmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kirchmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kirchmer in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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