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Kiser Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Keyser or German Kaiser . Possibly Swiss German variant of Kieser .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kizer, Keiser, Kisor, Keser, Kyser, Kiper, Kifer, Lier, Piper, Kiker

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Where is the Kiser family from?

You can see how Kiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 43 Kiser families living in Ohio. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kiser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kiser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiser. 22% of Kiser men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Kiser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiser were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%
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Census Records

There are 61,000 census records available for the last name Kiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiser 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kiser. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Kiser. For the veterans among your Kiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiser lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kiser in 1944 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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