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Kiefling Family History

Kiefling 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: Kiesling, Hoefling, Niebling, Keeling, Liebling, Siefring, Kreiling

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Where is the Kiefling family from?

You can see how Kiefling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiefling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiefling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kiefling families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiefling's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kiefling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiefling 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 Kiefling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiefling. 100% of Kiefling men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kiefling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Kiefling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiefling 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kiefling. 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 Kiefling. For the veterans among your Kiefling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiefling lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Kiefling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kiefling in 1971 was 58, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiefling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiefling 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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