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Kizhner Family History

Kizhner Surname 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: Kirchner, Kinner, Kittner, Kirner, Kistner, Kizer, Kichler, Kiener

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

There are 97 census records available for the last name Kizhner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kizhner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kizhner. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kizhner. For the veterans among your Kizhner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kizhner lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Kizhner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kizhner in 1998 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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