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Kizior Family History

Kizior 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: Koziol, Kizer, Bizier, Kedzior, Kinion, Kisor, Rizor, Kosior, Kizziar

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Where is the Kizior family from?

You can see how Kizior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kizior family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kizior families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kizior's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kizior families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kizior 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 Kizior ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kizior. 30% of Kizior men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kizior women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kizior were Machinist and Assembler.

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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
    30%
  • Farm Helper
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Assembler
    40%

What Kizior family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Kizior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kizior 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kizior. 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 130 military records available for the last name Kizior. For the veterans among your Kizior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kizior lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kizior life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kizior in 1957 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kizior

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kizior 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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