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Kisse Family History

Kisse 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: Kiss, Risse, Kise, Kissel, Cisse, Kissee, Wisse, Kosse, Kibbe, Fosse

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Where is the Kisse family from?

You can see how Kisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kisse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kisse families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kisse's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kisse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kisse 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 Kisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kisse. 67% of Kisse men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Engineer
    34%

What Kisse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Kisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisse 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Kisse. 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 83 military records available for the last name Kisse. For the veterans among your Kisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisse lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kisse in 1966 was 81, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kisse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kisse 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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