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Kishel Family History

Kishel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kusel.

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


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Where is the Kishel family from?

You can see how Kishel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kishel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kishel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kishel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kishel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kishel families in 1891.
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What did your Kishel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kishel. 37% of Kishel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kishel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kishel were Loader and Seamstress.

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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%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Loader
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • House Wife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Kishel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Kishel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kishel 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Kishel. 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 243 military records available for the last name Kishel. For the veterans among your Kishel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kishel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kishel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kishel in 1954 was 34, and 92 in 2003.

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