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Kieke Family History

Kieke Surname Meaning

North German: shortened form of any of various compound names with this as the first element as for example Kieckebusch or Kiekhöfer.

From Middle Low German kuken ‘chick’.

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


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Where is the Kieke family from?

You can see how Kieke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kieke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kieke families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kieke's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kieke families in 1891.
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What did your Kieke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kieke. 54% of Kieke 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
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

What Kieke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kieke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieke 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kieke. 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 275 military records available for the last name Kieke. For the veterans among your Kieke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieke lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kieke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kieke in 1949 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieke 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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