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Kizner Family History

Kizner 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: Kinner, Kirner, Kizer, Kiener, Kiner, Kilner, Kitner, Mizner, Wizner

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Where is the Kizner family from?

You can see how Kizner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kizner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kizner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kizner families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kizner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kizner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kizner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kizner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kizner. 34% of Kizner men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Presser
    34%

What Kizner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Kizner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kizner 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Kizner. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kizner. For the veterans among your Kizner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kizner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kizner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kizner in 1967 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kizner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kizner 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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