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Kishbaugh Family History

Kishbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kirchbach a habitational name from any of numerous places in Saxony, Bavaria, and Austria named Kirchbach ‘church stream’.

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


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Where is the Kishbaugh family from?

You can see how Kishbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kishbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kishbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Kishbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kishbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kishbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kishbaugh 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 Kishbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kishbaugh. 37% of Kishbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Kishbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kishbaugh were Proprietor and Nurse.

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • House Wife
    37%
  • Nurse
    19%

What Kishbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kishbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kishbaugh 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kishbaugh. 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 600 military records available for the last name Kishbaugh. For the veterans among your Kishbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kishbaugh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kishbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kishbaugh in 1954 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kishbaugh 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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