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Kieck Family History

Kieck 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: Rieck, Keck, Kick, Kueck, Gieck, Dieck, Wieck, Kleck, Sieck, Koeck

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Where is the Kieck family from?

You can see how Kieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kieck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kieck families living in New Jersey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kieck's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kieck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieck 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 Kieck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kieck. 25% of Kieck 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Kieck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieck 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Kieck. 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 159 military records available for the last name Kieck. For the veterans among your Kieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kieck in 1963 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kieck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieck 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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