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Kienhofer Family History

Kienhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Kiefer, Kirchhofer, Kienholz, Ringhofer, Freihofer, Kiener

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Where is the Kienhofer family from?

You can see how Kienhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kienhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kienhofer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kienhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kienhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kienhofer 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 Kienhofer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

What Kienhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Kienhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kienhofer 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Kienhofer. 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 135 military records available for the last name Kienhofer. For the veterans among your Kienhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kienhofer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Kienhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kienhofer in 1963 was 70, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kienhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kienhofer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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