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Kiesig Family History

Kiesig 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: Koenig, Kiesel, Kiesling, Liebig, Pietig, Kies, Fiebig, Kievit

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Where is the Kiesig family from?

You can see how Kiesig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiesig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kiesig family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kiesig's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kiesig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiesig 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 71 census records available for the last name Kiesig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiesig 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kiesig. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kiesig. For the veterans among your Kiesig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiesig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kiesig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kiesig in 1967 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiesig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiesig 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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