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Kiszely Family History

Kiszely 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: Kisiel, Knisely, Kiely, Wisely, Kissel, Kinzey, Kimzey, Kinzel

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Where is the Kiszely family from?

You can see how Kiszely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiszely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kiszely family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kiszely's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kiszely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiszely 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 73 census records available for the last name Kiszely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiszely 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Kiszely. 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 116 military records available for the last name Kiszely. For the veterans among your Kiszely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiszely lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kiszely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kiszely in 1967 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiszely 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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