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Kyzer Family History

Kyzer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Keyser.

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


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Where is the Kyzer family from?

You can see how Kyzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kyzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Kyzer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kyzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kyzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyzer 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 Kyzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kyzer. 20% of Kyzer men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Kyzer women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kyzer were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Kyzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kyzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyzer 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Kyzer. 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 Kyzer. For the veterans among your Kyzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyzer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kyzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kyzer in 1944 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kyzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kyzer 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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