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Mckissen Family History

Mckissen 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: Mckesson, Mckibben, Mckinsey, Mckissic, Mckinney, Makinen, Nissen

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Where is the Mckissen family from?

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

What did your Mckissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckissen. 43% of Mckissen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Lumber Piler
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Mckissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckissen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mckissen. 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 98 military records available for the last name Mckissen. For the veterans among your Mckissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckissen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mckissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mckissen in 1964 was 90, and 81 in 2004.

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