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Kiesele Family History

Kiesele 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: Kiesel, Giesel, Eisele, Wiesel, Kezele, Diesel, Kieser, Kiesler

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Where is the Kiesele family from?

You can see how Kiesele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiesele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiesele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kiesele families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kiesele's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kiesele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiesele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kiesele ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Kiesele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiesele 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Kiesele. 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 36 military records available for the last name Kiesele. For the veterans among your Kiesele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiesele lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kiesele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kiesele in 1965 was 77, and 84 in 2001.

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