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Kielen Family History

Kielen 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: Killen, Kieler, Bielen, Kilen, Keelen, Kienlen, Kiel, Kiefer, Bieler

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Where is the Kielen family from?

You can see how Kielen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kielen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kielen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kielen family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kielen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kielen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kielen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kielen ancestors do for a living?

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

What Kielen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Kielen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kielen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kielen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kielen. For the veterans among your Kielen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kielen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Kielen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kielen in 1972 was 75, and 82 in 1998.

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