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Kiens Family History

Kiens Surname 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: Kies, Kiene, Wiens, Kien, Kiess, Viens, Kiel, King, Wien, Kind

958	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
40	Military Records
138	Immigration Records
438	Census and Voter Lists
455	Member Trees

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Where is the Kiens family from?

You can see how Kiens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kiens families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kiens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kiens families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Kiens family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 438 census records available for the last name Kiens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 138 immigration records available for the last name Kiens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 40 military records available for the last name Kiens. For the veterans among your Kiens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kiens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kiens in 1963 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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Kiens Surname Meaning

Where is the Kiens family from?

What Kiens family records will you find?

What is the average Kiens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kiens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kiens in 1963 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

Kiens Family History

Kiens Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Kiens

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Where is the Kiens family from?

What Kiens family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Kiens lifespan?

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Kiens Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Kiens

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Where is the Kiens family from?

What Kiens family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Kiens family history

What is the average Kiens lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kiens family tree

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