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Kishen Family History

Kishen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kishel, Fisher, Shen, Risher, Kasten, Eisen, Fishel, Nissen, Kosten

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Where is the Kishen family from?

You can see how Kishen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kishen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kishen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kishen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kishen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kishen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kishen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Kishen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kishen 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Kishen. 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 241 military records available for the last name Kishen. For the veterans among your Kishen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kishen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Kishen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kishen in 1977 was 75, and 87 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kishen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kishen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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