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Khier Family History

Khier 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: Shier, Kier, Hier, Thier, Krier, Klier, Knier, Kiel, Kaiser, Lier

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Where is the Khier family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Khier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Khier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Khier. 100% of Khier men worked as a Truck Driver.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Khier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khier 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Khier. 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 21 military records available for the last name Khier. For the veterans among your Khier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Khier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Khier in 1976 was 84, and 62 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Khier 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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