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Kiefler Family History

Kiefler 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, Kieler, Kiesler, Kuefler, Kiebler, Kieffer, Kiefner, Keller

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Where is the Kiefler family from?

You can see how Kiefler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiefler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiefler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kiefler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiefler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kiefler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiefler 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 Kiefler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiefler. 100% of Kiefler women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kiefler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Kiefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiefler 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kiefler. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kiefler. For the veterans among your Kiefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiefler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kiefler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kiefler in 1963 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiefler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiefler 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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