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Kiec Family History

Kiec 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: Kiel, Kies, Kier, Niec, Kief, Kmiec, Kien, Kieu, Kim, King

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Where is the Kiec family from?

You can see how Kiec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiec family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kiec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kiec family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiec's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Kiec families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiec 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 Kiec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiec. 50% of Kiec men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kiec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Kiec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiec 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Kiec. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kiec. For the veterans among your Kiec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiec lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kiec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kiec in 1960 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiec 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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