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Kiefner Family History

Kiefner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kiefer

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kiefner family from?

You can see how Kiefner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiefner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiefner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Kiefner families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiefner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kiefner families in 1911.
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What did your Kiefner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiefner. 25% of Kiefner men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kiefner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiefner were Bookkeeper and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Kiefner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kiefner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiefner 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Kiefner. 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 488 military records available for the last name Kiefner. For the veterans among your Kiefner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiefner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kiefner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kiefner in 1962 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiefner 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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