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Kissling Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gisilo (see Giesel ).

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


Similar surnames: Kiesling, Kolling, Gosling, Kersting, Wissing, Kisling, Wessling

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Where is the Kissling family from?

You can see how Kissling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kissling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kissling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kissling families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kissling's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kissling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kissling 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 Kissling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kissling. 21% of Kissling men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Kissling women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kissling were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Kissling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kissling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kissling in 1962 was 66, and 63 in 2004.

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