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Kiger Family History

Kiger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Geiger.

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


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Where is the Kiger family from?

You can see how Kiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kiger family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kiger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiger 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 Kiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiger. 31% of Kiger men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Kiger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiger were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Kiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Kiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiger 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Kiger. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Kiger. For the veterans among your Kiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiger lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kiger in 1944 was 20, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiger 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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