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Kissinger Family History

Kissinger Name Meaning

German and Jewish (from Germany): habitational name for someone from Bad Kissingen or Kissing in Bavaria both of which are according to Bahlow probably named with the lost element kis(s) ‘marsh swamp’.

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


Similar surnames: Kitzinger, Bissinger, Wissinger, Dissinger, Messinger, Essinger

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Where is the Kissinger family from?

You can see how Kissinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kissinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kissinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 51 Kissinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 72% of all the recorded Kissinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kissinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kissinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kissinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kissinger. 50% of Kissinger men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Kissinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kissinger 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 Kissinger. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Kissinger. For the veterans among your Kissinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kissinger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kissinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kissinger in 1949 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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