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Kisson Family History

Kisson 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: Bisson, Kinson, Sisson, Kasson, Kitson, Cisson, Nisson, Sibson

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Where is the Kisson family from?

You can see how Kisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kisson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Kisson families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kisson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Kisson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kisson 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 Kisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kisson. 50% of Kisson men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kisson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Kisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisson 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Kisson. 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 92 military records available for the last name Kisson. For the veterans among your Kisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Kisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kisson in 1969 was 77, and 40 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kisson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kisson 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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