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Kieber Family History

Kieber 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: Kiefer, Bieber, Kleber, Kimber, Kieper, Rieber, Kieler, Kieser

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Where is the Kieber family from?

You can see how Kieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kieber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kieber families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kieber's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kieber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieber 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 Kieber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kieber. 34% of Kieber men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Accountant
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Kieber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieber 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Kieber. 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 323 military records available for the last name Kieber. For the veterans among your Kieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieber lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kieber in 1956 was 61, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kieber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieber 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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