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Kied Family History

Kied 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: Kiel, Kind, Kidd, Kies, Kier, Lied, Wied, Ried, Kief, Kien

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Where is the Kied family from?

You can see how Kied families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kied family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kied families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Kied families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kied's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kied families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kied 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 125 census records available for the last name Kied. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kied 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kied. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kied. For the veterans among your Kied ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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