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Kieger Family History

Kieger 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: Kiefer, Krieger, Kieper, Fieger, Wieger, Kieler, Bieger, Kieser

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Where is the Kieger family from?

You can see how Kieger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kieger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kieger families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kieger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kieger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieger 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 Kieger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kieger. 50% of Kieger men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Kieger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kieger were Laborer and Housework. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
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What Kieger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Kieger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieger 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Kieger. 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 178 military records available for the last name Kieger. For the veterans among your Kieger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Kieger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kieger in 1971 was 82, and 55 in 1999.

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