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Kisla Family History

Kisla 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: Disla, Kiel, Kil, Villa, Vila, Kasza, Issa, Kiss, Islam, Kivela

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Where is the Kisla family from?

You can see how Kisla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kisla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kisla families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kisla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kisla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kisla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kisla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kisla. 100% of Kisla 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Kisla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisla 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Kisla. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kisla. For the veterans among your Kisla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kisla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kisla in 1964 was 81, and 61 in 2004.

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