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Kiem Family History

Kiem 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: Kim, Kiel, Kimm, Kies, Kier, Siem, Kem, Liem, Kief, Klem

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Where is the Kiem family from?

You can see how Kiem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kiem families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiem's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kiem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiem 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 Kiem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiem. 30% of Kiem men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kiem women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Weather Shipping
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kiem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kiem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiem 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Kiem. 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 362 military records available for the last name Kiem. For the veterans among your Kiem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kiem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kiem in 1963 was 87, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiem 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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