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Kiessling Family History

Kiessling Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kiesling.

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


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Where is the Kiessling family from?

You can see how Kiessling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiessling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiessling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kiessling families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiessling's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Kiessling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiessling 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 Kiessling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiessling. 15% of Kiessling men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Kiessling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiessling were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Baker
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Kiessling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kiessling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiessling 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 Kiessling. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Kiessling. For the veterans among your Kiessling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiessling lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kiessling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kiessling in 1944 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiessling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiessling 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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