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Kieser Family History

Kieser Surname Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German kiesen ‘to choose examine or inspect’

an occupational name for an official inspector

for instance of food or beverages.

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


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Where is the Kieser family from?

You can see how Kieser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kieser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kieser families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kieser's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Kieser families in 1891.
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What did your Kieser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kieser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieser 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kieser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kieser. For the veterans among your Kieser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieser lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kieser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kieser in 1958 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kieser 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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