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Kingrey Family History

Kingrey Surname Meaning

Variant of Kingery a surname of Swiss German origin (see Gingrich).

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


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Where is the Kingrey family from?

You can see how Kingrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kingrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kingrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kingrey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kingrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kingrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kingrey 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 Kingrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kingrey. 33% of Kingrey men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Kingrey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kingrey were Labor and Waitress.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Barber
    4%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Kingrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kingrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kingrey 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kingrey. 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 913 military records available for the last name Kingrey. For the veterans among your Kingrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kingrey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kingrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kingrey in 1956 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kingrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kingrey 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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