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Kienow Family History

Kienow 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: Nienow, Kiesow, Kiene, Kleinow, Kiener, Duenow, Pinnow, Gielow

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Where is the Kienow family from?

You can see how Kienow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kienow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kienow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kienow family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kienow's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kienow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kienow 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 Kienow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kienow. 67% of Kienow men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kienow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kienow were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Kienow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Kienow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kienow 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Kienow. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kienow. For the veterans among your Kienow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kienow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kienow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kienow in 1964 was 81, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kienow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kienow 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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