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Kise Family History

Kise Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the four farmsteads named Kise from Old Norse Kísi which is probably related to German Kies ‘gravel’.

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


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Where is the Kise family from?

You can see how Kise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Kise families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kise's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kise families in 1891.
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What did your Kise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kise. 23% of Kise men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Kise women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kise were Truck Driver and Cigar Maker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Cigar Maker
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kise 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Kise. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 860 military records available for the last name Kise. For the veterans among your Kise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kise lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kise in 1957 was 47, and 65 in 2004.

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