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Kisker Family History

Kisker Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Kisker in Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Kisker family from?

You can see how Kisker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kisker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Kisker families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kisker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kisker families in 1911.
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What did your Kisker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kisker. 25% of Kisker men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Kisker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kisker were Painter and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Hair Dresser
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Kisker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kisker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisker 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Kisker. 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 461 military records available for the last name Kisker. For the veterans among your Kisker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisker lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kisker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kisker in 1946 was 40, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kisker 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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