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Kissee Family History

Kissee Surname Meaning

Variant of Keesee a surname of presumably French origin.

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


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Where is the Kissee family from?

You can see how Kissee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kissee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kissee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kissee family living in Northamptonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kissee's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kissee families in 1891.
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What did your Kissee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kissee. 33% of Kissee men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Kissee women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kissee were New Worker and Clerk.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Section Hand
    7%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Kissee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kissee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kissee 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kissee. 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 524 military records available for the last name Kissee. For the veterans among your Kissee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kissee lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kissee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kissee in 1955 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kissee 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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