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Kisiner Family History

Kisiner 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: Kistner, Kissner, Kisner, Kastner, Kasner, Kostner, Kissler

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Where is the Kisiner family from?

You can see how Kisiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisiner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kisiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kisiner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kisiner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kisiner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kisiner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kisiner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kisiner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Kisiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisiner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kisiner. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kisiner. For the veterans among your Kisiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisiner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kisiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kisiner in 1968 was 61, and 95 in 2002.

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