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Kaisner Family History

Kaisner 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: Kaiser, Kasner, Kassner, Kainer, Waisner, Raisner, Kisner, Kapsner

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Where is the Kaisner family from?

You can see how Kaisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaisner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaisner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kaisner families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaisner's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Kaisner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaisner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaisner. 63% of Kaisner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    63%
  • Carpenter
    38%
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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Kaisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaisner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kaisner. 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 82 military records available for the last name Kaisner. For the veterans among your Kaisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaisner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Kaisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kaisner in 1972 was 80, and 91 in 2002.

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