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Kiefel Family History

Kiefel 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: Kiefer, Kiesel, Kiel, Giesel, Kiehl, Kipfer, Siegel, Klipfel, Keel

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Where is the Kiefel family from?

You can see how Kiefel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiefel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiefel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kiefel families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kiefel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kiefel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiefel 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 Kiefel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carman Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiefel. 34% of Kiefel men worked as a Carman Helper.

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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

  • Carman Helper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Kiefel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kiefel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiefel 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Kiefel. 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 405 military records available for the last name Kiefel. For the veterans among your Kiefel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiefel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kiefel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kiefel in 1958 was 71, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiefel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiefel 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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