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Kisor Family History

Kisor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kaiser or Dutch Keyser. Compare Kiser.

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


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Where is the Kisor family from?

You can see how Kisor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kisor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kisor family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kisor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kisor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kisor 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 Kisor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kisor. 44% of Kisor men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kisor women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kisor were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Kisor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kisor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisor 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Kisor. 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 655 military records available for the last name Kisor. For the veterans among your Kisor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisor lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kisor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kisor in 1950 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kisor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kisor 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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