Not surprisingly, the Kichen surname is thought to have originally been an occupational name for a cook, deriving from the Old English word "cycen."
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Early Origins of the Kichen family
The surname Kichen was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Early rolls revealed Henry atte Kychene c. 1300 and Richard del Kechin. The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 lists Johannes del Kechyn; Johannes del Kuchyn; and Thomas del Kichyn. 1
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Early History of the Kichen family
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Kichen Spelling Variations
Although the name, Kichen, appeared in many references, from time to time, the surname was shown with the spellings Kitchen, Ketchin, Kitching, Kitchiner, Kitchener and others.
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Early Notables of the Kichen family
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Migration of the Kichen family to Ireland
Some of the Kichen family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Kichen migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Kichen migration to Australia 
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