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Kistner Family History

Kistner Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a cabinet maker or carpenter from Middle High German kistener an agent derivative of kiste ‘(clothes) chest’. Compare Kastner . See also Kistler .

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


Similar surnames: Kastner, Kistler, Risner, Kissler, Kostner, Eisner, Kantner, Kirner

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Where is the Kistner family from?

You can see how Kistner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kistner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kistner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Kistner families living in London. This was about 96% of all the recorded Kistner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kistner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kistner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kistner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kistner. 100% of Kistner 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Kistner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kistner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kistner. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kistner. For the veterans among your Kistner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kistner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kistner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kistner in 1945 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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