| ![Show Contents]() Kerchner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Kerchner. In the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Silesia derived its name from the Germanic tribe named the Silingers, who occupied Silesia between the 2nd and the 6th centuries. Early Origins of the Kerchner familyThe surname Kerchner was first found in Silesia, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, many houses acquiring a status and influence which rivaled that of the landed aristocracy. In their later history some branches were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they distinguished themselves through their contributions to the social, political, and economic developments of the nation. The mediaeval form of the name, "Kirchherr," meant literally "priest" or "servant of the church." The word "Kirchner" is still used in this way today in certain parts of Thuringia. Early History of the Kerchner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kerchner research. Another 172 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1592, 1601, 1657, 1680, 1707 and 1731 are included under the topic Early Kerchner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kerchner Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kirchner, Circhner, Kirchener, Kerchner, Cerchner, Kirckner, Kerkner, Kerckner, Kercher, Kirchen, Kircher and many more. Early Notables of the Kerchner familyNotables of the period with the surname Kerchner were Athanasius Kircher (1601-1680), known as Father Kircher, who was a Jesuit priest famous across Europe for his great...
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 Kerchner migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kerchner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Johan Philip Kerchner, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1744 1
- Andreas Kerchner, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1749
Kerchner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- George Kerchner, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1866 1
- Franz Kerchner, who arrived in St Clair County, Illinois in 1867 1
- Gotleib Kerchner, who landed in Schuyler County, Illinois in 1876 1
Kerchner Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Johann Kerchner, aged 25, who landed in New York, NY in 1901 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Kerchner migration to the United States 
