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Kierland Family History

Kierland 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: Kirkland, Berland, Wieland, Overland, Kieran, Ferland, Erland

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Where is the Kierland family from?

You can see how Kierland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kierland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kierland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kierland family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kierland's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kierland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kierland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Kierland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kierland 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kierland. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kierland. For the veterans among your Kierland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kierland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Kierland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kierland in 1972 was 71, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kierland 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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