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Kierig Family History

Kierig 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: Bierig, Koenig, Bieri, Liebig, Kieran, Pietig, Fiebig, Kierce, Kier, Viering

905	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
44	Military Records
9	Immigration Records
148	Census and Voter Lists
208	Member Trees

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Where is the Kierig family from?

You can see how Kierig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kierig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kierig families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kierig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kierig families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kierig 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 did your Kierig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kierig.

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What Kierig family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 148 census records available for the last name Kierig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kierig 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kierig. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kierig. For the veterans among your Kierig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kierig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kierig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kierig in 1966 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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Kierig Surname Meaning

Where is the Kierig family from?

What did your Kierig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kierig.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

100%

What Kierig family records will you find?

What is the average Kierig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kierig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kierig in 1966 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

Kierig Family History

Kierig Surname Meaning

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Kierig Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Kierig

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Where is the Kierig family from?

What did your Kierig ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Kierig family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Kierig family history

What is the average Kierig lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kierig family tree

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