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Kishpaugh Family History

Kishpaugh Surname Meaning

Variant of Kishbaugh a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Kishpaugh family from?

You can see how Kishpaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kishpaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kishpaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kishpaugh families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kishpaugh's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Kishpaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Kishpaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kishpaugh. 28% of Kishpaugh men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Kishpaugh women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kishpaugh were Salesman and Houseworker.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Houseworker
    20%

What Kishpaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kishpaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kishpaugh 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kishpaugh. 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 295 military records available for the last name Kishpaugh. For the veterans among your Kishpaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kishpaugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kishpaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kishpaugh in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kishpaugh 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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