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Kysar Family History

Kysar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Keyser.

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


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Where is the Kysar family from?

You can see how Kysar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kysar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kysar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Kysar families living in Indiana. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kysar's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kysar families in 1880.
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What did your Kysar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kysar. 50% of Kysar men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kysar women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kysar were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kysar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kysar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kysar 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kysar. 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 332 military records available for the last name Kysar. For the veterans among your Kysar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kysar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kysar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kysar in 1964 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kysar 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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