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Kielb Family History

Kielb Surname Meaning

Polish (Kiełb): nickname from kiełb ‘gudgeon’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kielb family from?

You can see how Kielb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kielb family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kielb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kielb family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kielb's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kielb families in 1840.
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What did your Kielb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Novelty Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kielb. 39% of Kielb men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kielb women worked as a Novelty Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kielb were New Worker and Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Baker
    14%
  • Presser
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Novelty Maker
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Kielb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kielb 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Kielb. 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 274 military records available for the last name Kielb. For the veterans among your Kielb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kielb lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kielb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kielb in 1952 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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