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Kisiel Family History

Kisiel Surname Meaning

Polish: from kisiel ‘fruit jelly’ perhaps applied as a nickname for someone with a passion for this type of confection or some perceived likeness to it.

Topographic name from an altered form of German Kiesel ‘gravel’.

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


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Where is the Kisiel family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kisiel. 36% of Kisiel men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Kisiel women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kisiel were New Worker and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Assembler
    14%
  • Looper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Kisiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Kisiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisiel 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Kisiel. 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 600 military records available for the last name Kisiel. For the veterans among your Kisiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisiel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kisiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kisiel in 1959 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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