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Kisela Family History

Kisela 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: Kivela, Kisel, Kiel, Kusel, Kiesel, Kosel, Eisele, Kisiel, Koskela

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Where is the Kisela family from?

You can see how Kisela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisela family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kisela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kisela family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kisela's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kisela families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kisela 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 Kisela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kisela. 54% of Kisela men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kisela women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kisela were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Kisela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Kisela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisela 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Kisela. 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 345 military records available for the last name Kisela. For the veterans among your Kisela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisela lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kisela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kisela in 1960 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kisela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kisela 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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