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Kienly Family History

Kienly 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: Kiely, Kienle, Kenly, Kiel, Kiehl, Kenny, Kelly, Bierly, Kenley

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Where is the Kienly family from?

You can see how Kienly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kienly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kienly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kienly families living in Indiana. This was about 92% of all the recorded Kienly's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kienly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kienly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kienly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kienly. 100% of Kienly women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Kienly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kienly 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kienly. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kienly. For the veterans among your Kienly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kienly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kienly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kienly in 1963 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

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