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Kissam Family History

Kissam Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Irish Kissane .

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


Similar surnames: Kissane, Wassom, Sessum, Kissel, Killam, Kissack, Kissee, Issac, Issa

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Where is the Kissam family from?

You can see how Kissam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kissam family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kissam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 34 Kissam families living in New York. This was about 97% of all the recorded Kissam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kissam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kissam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kissam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kissam. 100% of Kissam 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%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kissam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kissam 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Kissam. 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 518 military records available for the last name Kissam. For the veterans among your Kissam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kissam lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kissam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kissam in 1952 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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