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Kiz Family History

Kiz 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: Kim, Kil, Ki, Kin, Kitz, Kriz, Kip, Kaz, Kio, Ji

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Where is the Kiz family from?

You can see how Kiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kiz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kiz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Kiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiz 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kiz. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kiz. For the veterans among your Kiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Kiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kiz in 1966 was 75, and 82 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiz 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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