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Kisly Family History

Kisly 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: Kiely, Nisly, Kiel, Kil, Lilly, Tilly, Kiss, Kraly, Kelly, Kilby

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Where is the Kisly family from?

You can see how Kisly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kisly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kisly families living in Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kisly's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kisly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kisly 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 Kisly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kisly. 100% of Kisly men worked as a Driver.

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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

  • Driver
    100%

What Kisly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Kisly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisly 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Kisly. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kisly. For the veterans among your Kisly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kisly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kisly in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kisly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kisly 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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