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Kiems Family History

Kiems 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: Kies, Ziems, Siems, Kiess, Kim, Kiel, Kemp, Kimm, Krebs, Ries

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Where is the Kiems family from?

You can see how Kiems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiems family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Kiems family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiems's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kiems families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Kiems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiems 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kiems. 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 Kiems. For the veterans among your Kiems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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