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Kisel Family History

Kisel Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (eastern Ashkenazic) Kissel or perhaps of German Geisel or some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Ukrainian and Belorussian: nickname from Belorussian and Russian kisel or Russified form of Ukrainian kysil ‘fruit jelly’.

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


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Where is the Kisel family from?

You can see how Kisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kisel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kisel family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kisel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kisel families in 1911.
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What did your Kisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kisel. 100% of Kisel 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisel 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Kisel. 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 334 military records available for the last name Kisel. For the veterans among your Kisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kisel in 1962 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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