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Kiann Family History

Kiann 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: Kinn, Kann, Klann, Kiang, Kang, Jiang, King, Kan, Liang, Mann

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Where is the Kiann family from?

You can see how Kiann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Kiann families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Kiann family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiann's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Kiann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Kiann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiann 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kiann. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kiann. For the veterans among your Kiann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiann lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiann 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiann

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