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Kispert Family History

Kispert Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements gis (from gīsil ‘pledge hostage noble offspring’; see Giesel) + berht ‘bright famous’.

It is a cognate of Giselbert (see Gilbert).

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


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Where is the Kispert family from?

You can see how Kispert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kispert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kispert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Kispert families living in Maryland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kispert's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kispert families in 1880.
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What did your Kispert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kispert. 34% of Kispert men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Kispert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kispert were Printer and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Contractor
    10%
  • Printer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housework
    25%

What Kispert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kispert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kispert 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Kispert. 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 610 military records available for the last name Kispert. For the veterans among your Kispert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kispert lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kispert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kispert in 1955 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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