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Kiess Family History

Kiess Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kies.

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


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Where is the Kiess family from?

You can see how Kiess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiess family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kiess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kiess families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiess's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kiess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiess 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 Kiess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiess. 26% of Kiess men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Kiess women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiess were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

What Kiess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kiess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiess 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Kiess. 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 788 military records available for the last name Kiess. For the veterans among your Kiess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiess lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kiess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kiess in 1955 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiess 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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