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Kiewat Family History

Kiewat 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: Kienast, Kieran, Kievit, Kirwan, Kieft, Kielar, Bielat, Kiel, Kiefer

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Where is the Kiewat family from?

You can see how Kiewat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiewat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kiewat family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kiewat's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kiewat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiewat 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 28 census records available for the last name Kiewat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiewat 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kiewat. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kiewat. For the veterans among your Kiewat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiewat lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Kiewat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kiewat in 1974 was 71, and 81 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiewat 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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