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Kiech Family History

Kiech Surname 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: Krech, Wiech, Kinch, Kirch, Kitch, Keech, Kisch, Piech, Kiel, Rich

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Where is the Kiech family from?

You can see how Kiech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiech family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kiech families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Kiech families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiech's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Kiech families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiech surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Kiech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiech 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kiech. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Kiech. For the veterans among your Kiech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiech lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kiech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kiech in 1965 was 73, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiech 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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