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Kieh Family History

Kieh 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, Kiehn, Kies, Kier, Kief, Kish, Kien, Sieh, Kreh

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Where is the Kieh family from?

You can see how Kieh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kieh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kieh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kieh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieh 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 141 census records available for the last name Kieh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieh 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kieh. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kieh. For the veterans among your Kieh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieh lifespan?

Average Kieh life expectancy in 2002 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieh 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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