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Kiehm Family History

Kiehm 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: Kiehl, Kiehn, Riehm, Kehm, Klehm, Kihm, Diehm, Ziehm, Kim, Kiel

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Where is the Kiehm family from?

You can see how Kiehm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiehm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiehm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kiehm families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiehm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kiehm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiehm 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 Kiehm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiehm. 60% of Kiehm men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kiehm women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiehm were Farm 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farm
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Kiehm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Kiehm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiehm 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Kiehm. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kiehm. For the veterans among your Kiehm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiehm lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kiehm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kiehm in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiehm 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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