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Kislak Family History

Kislak 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: Islam, Maslak, Kosak, Islas, Disla, Kolak, Killam, Lisak, Bielak

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Where is the Kislak family from?

You can see how Kislak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kislak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kislak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kislak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kislak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kislak 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 Kislak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kislak. 34% of Kislak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Kislak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Kislak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kislak 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Kislak. 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 66 military records available for the last name Kislak. For the veterans among your Kislak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kislak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Kislak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kislak in 1969 was 69, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kislak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kislak 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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