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Kizzell Family History

Kizzell 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: Mizzell, Bizzell, Kidwell, Frizzell, Kindell, Grizzell, Uzzell

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Where is the Kizzell family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kizzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kizzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kizzell. 100% of Kizzell 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 43 census records available for the last name Kizzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kizzell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kizzell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kizzell. For the veterans among your Kizzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kizzell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Kizzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kizzell in 1979 was 84, and 82 in 1987.

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