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Kysh Family History

Kysh 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: Kash, Kish, Kosh, Kush, Kos, Rush, Ash, Nash, Kase, Kye

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Where is the Kysh family from?

You can see how Kysh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kysh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kysh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Kysh families living in Surrey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kysh's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kysh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kysh 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 Kysh ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Kysh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kysh 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Kysh. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kysh. For the veterans among your Kysh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kysh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Kysh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kysh in 1966 was 58, and 87 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kysh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kysh 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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