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Kienzler Family History

Kienzler 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: Kinzler, Kienzle, Krenzer, Kindler, Kensler, Kanzler, Denzler, Kieler

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Where is the Kienzler family from?

You can see how Kienzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kienzler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kienzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kienzler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kienzler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kienzler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kienzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kienzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kienzler. 100% of Kienzler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kienzler women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kienzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Kienzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kienzler 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Kienzler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 277 military records available for the last name Kienzler. For the veterans among your Kienzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kienzler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kienzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kienzler in 1964 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kienzler 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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