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Kieckhoefer Family History

Kieckhoefer 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: Kirchhofer, Kirchmeier, Kelnhofer, Rieckhoff, Dieckhoff, Kiecker

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Where is the Kieckhoefer family from?

You can see how Kieckhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieckhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kieckhoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kieckhoefer families living in Maryland. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kieckhoefer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kieckhoefer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Kieckhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieckhoefer 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kieckhoefer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kieckhoefer. For the veterans among your Kieckhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieckhoefer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Kieckhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kieckhoefer in 1964 was 68, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieckhoefer 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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