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Kiaer Family History

Kiaer 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: Kiper, Kiker, Kier, Kizer, Kiner, Kifer, Kiger, Kiser, Kiel, Kaiser

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Where is the Kiaer family from?

You can see how Kiaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiaer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiaer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kiaer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiaer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kiaer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiaer 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 148 census records available for the last name Kiaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiaer 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Kiaer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kiaer. For the veterans among your Kiaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiaer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Kiaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kiaer in 1970 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiaer 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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