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Kiesner Family History

Kiesner 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: Wiesner, Kieser, Kiesler, Kiener, Kissner, Miesner, Kiester, Kirsner

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Where is the Kiesner family from?

You can see how Kiesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiesner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kiesner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kiesner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kiesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiesner 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 Kiesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiesner. 25% of Kiesner men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kiesner women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiesner were Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Kiesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Kiesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiesner 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Kiesner. 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 359 military records available for the last name Kiesner. For the veterans among your Kiesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiesner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kiesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kiesner in 1957 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiesner 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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