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Kisyk Family History

Kisyk 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: Kiss, Kosak, Kosek, Kosik, Fisk, Kick, Lisk, Kusy, Risk, Kirk

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Where is the Kisyk family from?

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

What did your Kisyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saw Mill Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kisyk. 100% of Kisyk men worked as a Saw Mill Work. .

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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

  • Saw Mill Work
    100%
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What Kisyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Kisyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisyk 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kisyk. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kisyk. For the veterans among your Kisyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisyk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Kisyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kisyk in 1967 was 72, and 66 in 1997.

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