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Kisala Family History

Kisala 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: Sala, Kivela, Fiala, Kala, Kujala, Kiraly, Disla, Isaza, Kasal

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Where is the Kisala family from?

You can see how Kisala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kisala families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Kisala families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kisala's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kisala families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kisala 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 Kisala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Yard Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kisala. 60% of Kisala men worked as a Yard Labor.

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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

  • Yard Labor
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Kisala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Kisala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisala 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kisala. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kisala. For the veterans among your Kisala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kisala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kisala in 1964 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kisala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kisala 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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