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Kinsell Family History

Kinsell Surname Meaning

Variant of Kinsel a surname of German origin. English (Staffordshire): variant of Kinsey or of Kingswell a habitational name from the lost placename Kingeswelle in Newchurch (Isle of Wight) and probably also from King's Well in Wartling (Sussex).

Both placenames mean ‘the king's spring’ from Middle English king ‘king’ (genitive kinges) + well ‘spring stream’ (Old English cyning genitive cyninges + wella).

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


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Where is the Kinsell family from?

You can see how Kinsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Kinsell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Kinsell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kinsell families in 1891.
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What did your Kinsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer (steel Works) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kinsell. 100% of Kinsell men worked as a Labourer (steel Works) and 100% of Kinsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Labourer (steel Works)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kinsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinsell 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Kinsell. 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 559 military records available for the last name Kinsell. For the veterans among your Kinsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinsell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kinsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kinsell in 1948 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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