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Kiena Family History

Kiena 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: Kiene, Keena, Siena, Kien, Kinna, Kiel, King, Wien, Kind, Kinn

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Where is the Kiena family from?

You can see how Kiena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kiena families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kiena's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kiena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiena 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 Kiena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiena. 67% of Kiena men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kiena women worked as a Packer.

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Kiena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Kiena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiena 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kiena. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kiena. For the veterans among your Kiena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiena lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Kiena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kiena in 1963 was 72, and 53 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiena 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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