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Kisner Family History

Kisner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kistner.

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


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Where is the Kisner family from?

You can see how Kisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kisner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kisner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kisner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kisner families in 1891.
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What did your Kisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kisner. 100% of Kisner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisner 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Kisner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kisner. For the veterans among your Kisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisner lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kisner in 1942 was 25, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kisner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kisner 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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