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Kieda Family History

Kieda 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: Kida, Bieda, Kiel, Ida, Kind, Kanda, Seda, Kiehl, Iida, Korda

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Where is the Kieda family from?

You can see how Kieda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kieda family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kieda's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kieda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kieda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kieda. 75% of Kieda men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Bottle Worker
    25%

What Kieda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Kieda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieda 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kieda. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kieda. For the veterans among your Kieda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieda lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kieda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kieda in 1967 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kieda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieda 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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