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Kiskis Family History

Kiskis 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: Koski, Kiss, Diskin, Kassis, Kishi, Riskin, Kaskie, Kirkes, Koskie

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Where is the Kiskis family from?

You can see how Kiskis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiskis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kiskis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kiskis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiskis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kiskis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiskis 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 Kiskis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiskis. 43% of Kiskis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Kiskis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Kiskis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiskis 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Kiskis. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kiskis. For the veterans among your Kiskis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiskis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kiskis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kiskis in 1960 was 53, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiskis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiskis 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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