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Kisling Family History

Kisling Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kissling or Kiesling.

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


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Where is the Kisling family from?

You can see how Kisling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kisling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kisling family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kisling's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kisling families in 1891.
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What did your Kisling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kisling. 31% of Kisling men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kisling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kisling were Farm Laborer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Houseworker
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Kisling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kisling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisling 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Kisling. 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 890 military records available for the last name Kisling. For the veterans among your Kisling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisling lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kisling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kisling in 1951 was 22, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kisling 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.

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