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Kissell Family History

Kissell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kissel. Cornish: late variant of Kessell.

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


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Where is the Kissell family from?

You can see how Kissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kissell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kissell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kissell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kissell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kissell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kissell 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 Kissell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kissell. 100% of Kissell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kissell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kissell 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Kissell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kissell. For the veterans among your Kissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kissell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kissell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kissell in 1956 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kissell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kissell 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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