Kichler Family History

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Kichler Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a baker of cookies and small cakes, an agent derivative of Middle High German küechel(in) ‘small cake’ (see Kuchler).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kuchler, Pichler, Kucher, Bichler, Kissler, Dichter, Keckler, Keicher

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Kichler Family Origin

Where is the Kichler family from?

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You can see how Kichler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kichler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kichler families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Kichler families living in Indiana. This was about 49% of all the recorded Kichler's in the USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kichler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kichler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kichler Family Occupations

What did your Kichler ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Kichler family was Keeping House. Miller, Blacksmith and Brick Mason were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kichler. The most common Kichler occupation in the USA was Miller. 22% of Kichler's were Millers.

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  • Miller

    22%

  • Blacksmith

    11%

  • Brick Mason

    11%

  • Keeping House

    11%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kichler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Kichler Historical Records

What Kichler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kichler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 446 immigration records available for the last name Kichler. 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 Card

There are 331 military records available for the last name Kichler. For the veterans among your Kichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kichler Life Expectancy

What is the average Kichler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kichler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kichler in 1949 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kichler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kichler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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