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Kiemele Family History

Kiemele 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: Kemble, Kiesel, Kimmel, Kimble, Niemela, Kimmerle, Kezele, Kemple

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Where is the Kiemele family from?

You can see how Kiemele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiemele family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kiemele families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Kiemele families living in Wisconsin. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kiemele's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kiemele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiemele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kiemele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiemele. 59% of Kiemele men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kiemele women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiemele were Electrician and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Electrician
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Kiemele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiemele 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Kiemele. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kiemele. For the veterans among your Kiemele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiemele lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kiemele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kiemele in 1964 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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