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Kihler Family History

Kihler 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: Kohler, Kieler, Kahler, Kichler, Kimler, Kehler, Kibler, Kisler

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Where is the Kihler family from?

You can see how Kihler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kihler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kihler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kihler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kihler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kihler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kihler 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 200 census records available for the last name Kihler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kihler 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Kihler. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kihler. For the veterans among your Kihler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kihler lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Kihler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kihler in 1980 was 76, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kihler 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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