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Kiechel Family History

Kiechel Name 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: Kitchel, Kiehl, Kachel, Michel, Kiesel, Kinchen, Eichel, Kirchen

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Where is the Kiechel family from?

You can see how Kiechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiechel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiechel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kiechel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 77% of all the recorded Kiechel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kiechel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiechel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kiechel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kiechel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Kiechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiechel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kiechel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Kiechel. For the veterans among your Kiechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiechel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Kiechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kiechel in 1967 was 67, and 78 in 1996.

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