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Kissock Family History

Kissock Name Meaning

see Kissack .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Kissick, Kissack, Kossack, Hiscock, Mckissock, Stock, Kirsch, Krock

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Where is the Kissock family from?

You can see how Kissock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kissock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kissock families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 10 Kissock families living in Quebec. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kissock's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kissock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kissock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kissock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kissock. 67% of Kissock men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kissock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kissock 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 Kissock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 208 military records available for the last name Kissock. For the veterans among your Kissock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kissock lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kissock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kissock in 1951 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

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