Kach Family History

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Kach Name Meaning

German: nickname for someone with a loud laugh, from a noun derivative of Middle High German kachen ‘to laugh’.


Similar surnames: Bach, Zach, Rach, Koch, Gach, Krach, Hach, Karch, Ach, Kath

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Kach Family Origin

Where is the Kach family from?

Kach Family Occupations

What did your Kach ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Kach occupation in the USA was Blacksmith. 8% of Kach's were Blacksmiths. A less common occupation for the Kach family was Butscher. Blacksmith, Boiler and Butcher were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kach.

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  • Blacksmith

  • Boiler

  • Butcher

  • Butscher


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

Kach Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kach 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kach. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kach. For the veterans among your Kach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kach Life Expectancy

What is the average Kach lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kach in 1955 was 51, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kach 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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