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Kieland Family History

Kieland 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: Wieland, Nieland, Rieland, Kirkland, Ireland, Eland, Keelan, Kieran

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Where is the Kieland family from?

You can see how Kieland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kieland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kieland families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Kieland's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Kieland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieland 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 Kieland ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Kieland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieland 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kieland. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kieland. For the veterans among your Kieland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieland lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Kieland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kieland in 1984 was 80, and 91 in 2000.

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