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Kisow Family History

Kisow 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: Kiesow, Kisor, Kiss, Koslow, Sison, Riso, Kido, Kinson, Kinslow, Tiso

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Where is the Kisow family from?

You can see how Kisow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kisow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kisow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 77% of all the recorded Kisow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kisow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kisow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Kisow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisow 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kisow. 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 77 military records available for the last name Kisow. For the veterans among your Kisow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Kisow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kisow in 1970 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kisow 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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