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Kindig Family History

Kindig Surname Meaning

German: nickname from kündig or kundig (later kindig) ‘skillful knowledgeable clever’.

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


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Where is the Kindig family from?

You can see how Kindig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kindig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kindig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kindig families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Kindig's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kindig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kindig 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 Kindig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kindig. 23% of Kindig men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Kindig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kindig were Salesman and House Wife.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • House Wife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Kindig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kindig 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Kindig. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kindig. For the veterans among your Kindig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kindig lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kindig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kindig in 1942 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kindig 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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