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Kiesow Family History

Kiesow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Kiesow a place near the Baltic port of Stralsund.

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


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Where is the Kiesow family from?

You can see how Kiesow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiesow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kiesow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kiesow families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kiesow's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Kiesow families in 1911.
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What did your Kiesow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiesow. 51% of Kiesow men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kiesow women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiesow were Verner Plant and Cook.

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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
    51%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Verner Plant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Kiesow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kiesow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiesow 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Kiesow. 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 935 military records available for the last name Kiesow. For the veterans among your Kiesow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiesow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kiesow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kiesow in 1958 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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