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Kissela Family History

Kissela 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: Kissel, Kissell, Bissell, Kessel, Kivela, Kiesel, Kassel, Kisiel

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Where is the Kissela family from?

You can see how Kissela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kissela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kissela family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kissela's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kissela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kissela 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 57 census records available for the last name Kissela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kissela 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kissela. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kissela. For the veterans among your Kissela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kissela lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Kissela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kissela in 1963 was 86, and 73 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kissela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kissela 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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