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Kizel Family History

Kizel 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: Kiel, Kozel, Kuzel, Kizer, Kibel, Kinzel, Kimel, Kivel, Kisel, Kikel

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Where is the Kizel family from?

You can see how Kizel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kizel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kizel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kizel family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kizel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kizel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kizel 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 Kizel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kizel. 100% of Kizel 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
    100%

What Kizel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Kizel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kizel 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Kizel. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kizel. For the veterans among your Kizel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kizel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Kizel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kizel in 1972 was 65, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kizel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kizel 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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