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Kieferle Family History

Kieferle 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, Kimmerle, Dieterle, Kimberley, Kipfer, Kiesel, Kieper, Kierce

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Where is the Kieferle family from?

You can see how Kieferle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieferle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kieferle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kieferle families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kieferle's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kieferle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieferle 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 Kieferle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kieferle. 43% of Kieferle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kieferle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kieferle were Draftsman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Draftsman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Kieferle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Kieferle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieferle 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Kieferle. 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 217 military records available for the last name Kieferle. For the veterans among your Kieferle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieferle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kieferle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kieferle in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kieferle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieferle 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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