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Kieni Family History

Kieni 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: Kiene, Kien, Kiel, King, Wien, Kind, Kinn, Bien, Ken, Kiehl

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Where is the Kieni family from?

You can see how Kieni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieni family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kieni families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kieni's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kieni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieni 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 186 census records available for the last name Kieni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieni 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kieni. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kieni. For the veterans among your Kieni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieni lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Kieni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kieni in 1967 was 95, and 83 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieni 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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