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Kienlen Family History

Kienlen Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kienle.

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


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Where is the Kienlen family from?

You can see how Kienlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kienlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kienlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kienlen families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kienlen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kienlen families in 1911.
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What did your Kienlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kienlen. 100% of Kienlen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kienlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kienlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kienlen 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Kienlen. 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 177 military records available for the last name Kienlen. For the veterans among your Kienlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kienlen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kienlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kienlen in 1961 was 52, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kienlen 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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