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Kiewer Family History

Kiewer 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: Kiefer, Kieper, Kliewer, Kieler, Kieser, Kiener, Kiper, Kinder

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Where is the Kiewer family from?

You can see how Kiewer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiewer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiewer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kiewer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiewer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kiewer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiewer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Kiewer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiewer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kiewer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kiewer. For the veterans among your Kiewer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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