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Kienle Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of Kiene common especially in Austria and Swabia.

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


Similar surnames: Kiene, Kiel, Kinne, Kiener, Koelle, Henle, Kiehl, Kienlen, Kieke

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Where is the Kienle family from?

You can see how Kienle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kienle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kienle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kienle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kienle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kienle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kienle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kienle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kienle. 15% of Kienle men worked as a Mechanic and 32% of Kienle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kienle were Painter 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

  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Kienle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kienle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kienle in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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