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Kiiskila Family History

Kiiskila 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: Heikkila, Koskela, Kinsella, Kriska, Driskill, Kraska, Koski

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Where is the Kiiskila family from?

You can see how Kiiskila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiiskila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kiiskila families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kiiskila's in USA. California had the highest population of Kiiskila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiiskila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kiiskila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiiskila. 100% of Kiiskila 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Kiiskila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiiskila 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Kiiskila. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kiiskila. For the veterans among your Kiiskila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiiskila lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kiiskila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kiiskila in 1966 was 80, and 59 in 2004.

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