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Kiesman Family History

Kiesman 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: Kielman, Kinsman, Wiesman, Kinman, Kosman, Kietzman, Kelman, Mesman

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Where is the Kiesman family from?

You can see how Kiesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiesman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kiesman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kiesman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kiesman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kiesman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Kiesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiesman 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kiesman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kiesman. For the veterans among your Kiesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiesman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Kiesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kiesman in 1970 was 71, and 87 in 2000.

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