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Kissner Family History

Kissner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kistner.

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


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Where is the Kissner family from?

You can see how Kissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kissner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kissner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kissner families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kissner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kissner families in 1891.
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What did your Kissner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kissner. 100% of Kissner 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 Kissner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kissner 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Kissner. 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 Kissner. For the veterans among your Kissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kissner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kissner in 1958 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kissner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kissner 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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