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Kisser Family History

Kisser Name Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English kissere ‘leather-dresser dealer in leather’ a word of unexplained origin. English: alternatively from Anglo-Norman French cuissier quisser denoting a maker of armor for the thighs (from Old French cuisse ‘thigh’) a term that also came to be used for a maker of hose (garments for men's buttocks and legs). German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gisher composed of the elements gis (from gīsil ‘pledge hostage noble offspring’; see Giesel ) + heri ‘army’.

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


Similar surnames: Kissler, Kasser, Kieser, Kister, Kissel, Risser, Kisker, Kinser

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Where is the Kisser family from?

You can see how Kisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kisser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Kisser families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kisser's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Kisser families in 1840.
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What did your Kisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kisser. 23% of Kisser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kisser women 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisser 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Kisser. 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 410 military records available for the last name Kisser. For the veterans among your Kisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisser lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kisser in 1950 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

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