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Kiehna Family History

Kiehna 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: Kiehn, Kiehne, Kiehl, Kuehn, Krishna, Kiene, Biehn, Kemna, Kiernan

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Where is the Kiehna family from?

You can see how Kiehna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiehna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kiehna families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiehna's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kiehna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiehna 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 Kiehna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiehna. 100% of Kiehna 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 Kiehna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Kiehna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiehna 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kiehna. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kiehna. For the veterans among your Kiehna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiehna lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kiehna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kiehna in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiehna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiehna 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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