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Kisty Family History

Kisty 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: Kist, Kosty, Kristy, Kilty, Kost, Kitt, Kiss, List, Kilby, Hasty

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Where is the Kisty family from?

You can see how Kisty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kisty family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kisty's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kisty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kisty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kisty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kisty. 100% of Kisty 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 90 census records available for the last name Kisty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisty 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kisty. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kisty. For the veterans among your Kisty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kisty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kisty in 1965 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

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