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Kiener Family History

Kiener Surname Meaning

South German: inflected form of Kiene.

Swiss German: nickname derived from the dialect verb chienen ‘to whimper’.

Variant of Keiner.

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


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Where is the Kiener family from?

You can see how Kiener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kiener families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kiener's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kiener families in 1891.
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What did your Kiener ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kiener. 100% of Kiener women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kiener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiener 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Kiener. 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 Kiener. For the veterans among your Kiener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiener lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kiener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kiener in 1952 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiener 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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