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Kissam Family History

Kissam Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Irish Kissane.

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


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Where is the Kissam family from?

You can see how Kissam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kissam family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kissam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 34 Kissam families living in New York. This was about 97% of all the recorded Kissam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kissam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kissam 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 Kissam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kissam. 35% of Kissam men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kissam women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kissam were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Kissam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kissam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kissam 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Kissam. 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 518 military records available for the last name Kissam. For the veterans among your Kissam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kissam lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kissam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kissam in 1952 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kissam 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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