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Kieen Family History

Kieen 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: Kiehn, Keen, Kilen, Kneen, Kien, Kleen, Kiel, Green, Wien, Kiefer

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Where is the Kieen family from?

You can see how Kieen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieen family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Kieen families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kieen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kieen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieen 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 25 census records available for the last name Kieen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kieen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kieen. For the veterans among your Kieen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieen lifespan?

Average Kieen life expectancy in 1972 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieen 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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