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Kissane Family History

Kissane Name Meaning

Irish (Kerry): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Casáin ‘descendant of Casán’ a diminutive of cas ‘curly’ or of Ó Ciosáin which may be a variant. This surname is also found in Lancashire England.

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


Similar surnames: Kinnane, Kilbane, Kinnan, Kissam, Kinane, Sisson, Kingan, Slane

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Where is the Kissane family from?

You can see how Kissane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kissane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kissane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kissane families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kissane's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kissane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kissane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kissane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kissane. 83% of Kissane 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
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    18%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kissane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kissane 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kissane. 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 948 military records available for the last name Kissane. For the veterans among your Kissane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kissane lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kissane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kissane in 1962 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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