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Kisic Name Meaning

Serbian and Croatian (Kisić): derivative of the root of kiseo ‘sour’ probably applied as a nickname for a moody person. Compare Kissick . Croatian and Serbian (Kišić): patronymic or diminutive from a Slavicized form of the Hungarian adjective kis ‘small’ (see Kis ). The surname Kišić is very rare in Serbia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kivi, Kiss, Risi, Music, Kosik, Kisiel, Basic, Simic, Kosich, Bisig

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Where is the Kisic family from?

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

What did your Kisic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kisic. 100% of Kisic men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Kisic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisic 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Kisic. 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 159 military records available for the last name Kisic. For the veterans among your Kisic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisic lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kisic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kisic in 1965 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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