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Kieding Family History

Kieding 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: Kaeding, Keding, Wilding, Kiesling, Steding, Hilding, Keeling

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Where is the Kieding family from?

You can see how Kieding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieding family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kieding families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kieding family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kieding's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kieding families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieding 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 27 census records available for the last name Kieding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieding 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Kieding. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kieding. For the veterans among your Kieding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieding lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Kieding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kieding in 1977 was 81, and 89 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieding 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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