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Kieszling Family History

Kieszling 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: Kiesling, Kiessling, Kissling, Kesling, Kisling, Keesling, Goessling

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Where is the Kieszling family from?

You can see how Kieszling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieszling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kieszling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kieszling families living in West Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kieszling's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Kieszling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieszling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kieszling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kieszling. 100% of Kieszling men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Kieszling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieszling 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Kieszling. 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 66 military records available for the last name Kieszling. For the veterans among your Kieszling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieszling lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kieszling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kieszling in 1954 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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