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Kiehl Family History

Kiehl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kiel 1- South German: variant of Kühl (see Kuehl).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kiehl family from?

You can see how Kiehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiehl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kiehl family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiehl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kiehl families in 1891.
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What did your Kiehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiehl. 20% of Kiehl men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Kiehl women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiehl were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kiehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiehl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kiehl. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kiehl. For the veterans among your Kiehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiehl lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kiehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kiehl in 1948 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiehl 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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