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Kislinger Family History

Kislinger 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: Kissinger, Killinger, Kiblinger, Kiplinger, Slinger, Kitelinger

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Where is the Kislinger family from?

You can see how Kislinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kislinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kislinger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Kislinger families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kislinger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kislinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kislinger 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 Kislinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kislinger. 100% of Kislinger 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
    100%

What Kislinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Kislinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kislinger 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Kislinger. 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 264 military records available for the last name Kislinger. For the veterans among your Kislinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kislinger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kislinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kislinger in 1968 was 88, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kislinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kislinger 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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