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Kianse Family History

Kianse Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kase, Banse, Krans, Keane, Kinsey, Kane, Kinne, Krause, Kiene, Kirmse

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Where is the Kianse family from?

You can see how Kianse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kianse family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kianse families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Kianse family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kianse's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Kianse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kianse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kianse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Kianse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kianse 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kianse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Kianse. For the veterans among your Kianse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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