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Kisselburg Family History

Kisselburg Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kesselburg a habitational name from any of several places called Kesselberg in the Rhineland Bavaria and Baden.

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


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Where is the Kisselburg family from?

You can see how Kisselburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisselburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kisselburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kisselburg families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kisselburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kisselburg families in 1880.
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What did your Kisselburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kisselburg. 46% of Kisselburg men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Elevator Operator
    19%

What Kisselburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Kisselburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisselburg 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kisselburg. 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 353 military records available for the last name Kisselburg. For the veterans among your Kisselburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisselburg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kisselburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kisselburg in 1960 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kisselburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kisselburg 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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