Kishel Family History

Kishel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kusel.

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

Similar surnames: Kissel, Fishel, Kusel, Kuschel, Kish, Kimel, Kiel, Kisel, Kachel, Distel

2,000 record(s) for Kishel

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
243	Military Records
94	Immigration Records
783	Census and Voter Lists
604	Member Trees

Where is the Kishel family from?

You can see how Kishel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kishel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kishel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kishel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kishel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kishel families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kishel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kishel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kishel. 37% of Kishel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kishel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kishel were Loader and Seamstress.

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

37%

Barber

13%

Salesman

10%

Loader

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer

34%

House wife

34%

Seamstress

34%

What Kishel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 783 census records available for the last name Kishel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kishel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Kishel. 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.

Military Records

There are 243 military records available for the last name Kishel. For the veterans among your Kishel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Kishel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kishel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kishel in 1954 was 34, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kishel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.