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Kieferndorf Family History

Kieferndorf 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: Diefendorf, Middendorf, Hilgendorf, Mittendorf, Neuendorf, Beyersdorf

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What did your Kieferndorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tinsmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kieferndorf. 100% of Kieferndorf men worked as a Tinsmith.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tinsmith
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Kieferndorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieferndorf 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 immigration records available for the last name Kieferndorf. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kieferndorf. For the veterans among your Kieferndorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieferndorf lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Kieferndorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kieferndorf in 1971 was 64, and 77 in 2000.

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