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Kisley Family History

Kisley 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: Sisley, Kinsley, Killey, Risley, Isley, Knisley, Kisler, Kirley

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Where is the Kisley family from?

You can see how Kisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kisley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kisley families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kisley's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Kisley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kisley 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 Kisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kisley. 50% of Kisley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kisley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kisley were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisley 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Kisley. 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 179 military records available for the last name Kisley. For the veterans among your Kisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kisley in 1966 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kisley 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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