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Kissane Family History

Kissane Surname Meaning

Irish (Kerry): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Casáin ‘descendant of Casán’ a diminutive of cas ‘curly’ or of Ó Ciosáin which may be a variant.

This surname is also found in Lancashire England.

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


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Where is the Kissane family from?

You can see how Kissane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kissane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kissane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Kissane families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kissane's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kissane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kissane 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 Kissane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kissane. 15% of Kissane men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Kissane women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kissane were Clerk and Inspector.

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Inspector
    11%

What Kissane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kissane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kissane 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kissane. 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 948 military records available for the last name Kissane. For the veterans among your Kissane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kissane lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kissane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kissane in 1962 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kissane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kissane 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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