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Kiester Family History

Kiester Surname Meaning

Alsatian (Bas-Rhin): probably a variant of German Kister. The surname Kiester is very rare in Alsace.

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


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Where is the Kiester family from?

You can see how Kiester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Kiester families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kiester's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kiester families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiester 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 Kiester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiester. 32% of Kiester men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Kiester women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiester were Farming and Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Kiester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kiester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiester 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Kiester. 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 727 military records available for the last name Kiester. For the veterans among your Kiester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiester lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kiester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kiester in 1945 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiester 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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