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Kiehle Family History

Kiehle 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: Kiehl, Biehle, Kienle, Kiehne, Riehle, Kiel, Mehle, Kehl, Kibble

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Where is the Kiehle family from?

You can see how Kiehle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiehle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiehle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Kiehle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiehle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kiehle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiehle 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 Kiehle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiehle. 50% of Kiehle men worked as an Engineer and 34% of Kiehle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiehle were Farmer and Secretary. .

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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

  • Engineer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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What Kiehle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Kiehle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiehle 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Kiehle. 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 299 military records available for the last name Kiehle. For the veterans among your Kiehle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiehle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kiehle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kiehle in 1964 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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