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Kinfer Family History

Kinfer 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: Kiefer, Kinder, Kipfer, Kinker, Kinner, Kinter, Kiner, Kanfer, Kinzer

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Where is the Kinfer family from?

You can see how Kinfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kinfer family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinfer's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kinfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinfer 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 41 census records available for the last name Kinfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinfer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kinfer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kinfer. For the veterans among your Kinfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinfer 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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