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Kirchoefer Family History

Kirchoefer 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: Kirchmeier, Kirchhofer, Kirchner, Birchmeier, Kircher, Birkhofer

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Where is the Kirchoefer family from?

You can see how Kirchoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirchoefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kirchoefer family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirchoefer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kirchoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirchoefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirchoefer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Kirchoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchoefer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kirchoefer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kirchoefer. For the veterans among your Kirchoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchoefer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Kirchoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kirchoefer in 1971 was 37, and 46 in 2003.

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