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Kiehel Family History

Kiehel 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: Kiehl, Kiesel, Kishel, Kiel, Kiefer, Giesel, Siegel, Fishel, Kachel

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Where is the Kiehel family from?

You can see how Kiehel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiehel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiehel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kiehel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiehel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kiehel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiehel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Kiehel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiehel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kiehel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kiehel. For the veterans among your Kiehel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiehel lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Kiehel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kiehel in 1985 was 90, and 95 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiehel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiehel 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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