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Kiehner Family History

Kiehner 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: Kiener, Keehner, Kuehner, Kiefner, Kiehne, Kiefer, Zehner, Kenner

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Where is the Kiehner family from?

You can see how Kiehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiehner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kiehner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiehner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kiehner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiehner 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 145 census records available for the last name Kiehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiehner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kiehner. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kiehner. For the veterans among your Kiehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiehner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Kiehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kiehner in 1970 was 69, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiehner 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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