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Kieman Family History

Kieman 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: Kinman, Kieran, Kielman, Nieman, Kidman, Kilman, Kleman, Zieman

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Where is the Kieman family from?

You can see how Kieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kieman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Kieman families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Kieman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kieman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieman 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 Kieman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kieman. 21% of Kieman men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Kieman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kieman were Lawyer and Machine Operator.

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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
    21%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Lawyer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%

What Kieman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieman 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Kieman. 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 215 military records available for the last name Kieman. For the veterans among your Kieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Kieman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kieman in 1974 was 62, and 50 in 1996.

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