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Kierys Family History

Kierys 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: Kieran, Kies, Kierce, Kier, Miers, Mieras, Kiely, Diers, Hiers, Piers

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Where is the Kierys family from?

You can see how Kierys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kierys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kierys family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kierys's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kierys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kierys 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 Kierys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Private was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kierys. 100% of Kierys men worked as a Private.

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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

  • Private
    100%

What Kierys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Kierys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kierys 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kierys. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kierys. For the veterans among your Kierys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kierys lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kierys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kierys in 1942 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kierys

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kierys 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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