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Kieker Family History

Kieker 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: Kiefer, Kinker, Kieper, Kiker, Dieker, Kirker, Kieler, Kieser, Rieker

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Where is the Kieker family from?

You can see how Kieker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kieker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kieker families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kieker's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Kieker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kieker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kieker. 100% of Kieker 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 162 census records available for the last name Kieker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieker 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kieker. 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 59 military records available for the last name Kieker. For the veterans among your Kieker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Kieker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kieker in 1971 was 55, and 38 in 1999.

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