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Kiegl Family History

Kiegl 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: Kiel, Kiehl, Siegl, Liegl, Fiegl, King, Kil, Diego, Knell, Keil

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Where is the Kiegl family from?

You can see how Kiegl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiegl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kiegl family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kiegl's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kiegl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiegl 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 6 census records available for the last name Kiegl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiegl 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kiegl. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kiegl. For the veterans among your Kiegl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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