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Kierlin Family History

Kierlin 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: Kerlin, Kirlin, Karlin, Berlin, Merlin, Serlin, Kiesling, Kieran

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Where is the Kierlin family from?

You can see how Kierlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kierlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kierlin families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kierlin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kierlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kierlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kierlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kierlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kierlin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kierlin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kierlin. For the veterans among your Kierlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kierlin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Kierlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kierlin in 1972 was 71, and 95 in 2002.

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