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Kinsfather Family History

Kinsfather 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: Kinstler, Finster, Kinter, Kinsinger, Oldfather, Kister, Kistner

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Where is the Kinsfather family from?

You can see how Kinsfather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinsfather family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinsfather families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 10 Kinsfather families living in Texas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kinsfather's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kinsfather families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinsfather 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 Kinsfather ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinsfather. 42% of Kinsfather men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kinsfather women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    17%
  • Loom Fixer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kinsfather family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Kinsfather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinsfather 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kinsfather. 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 102 military records available for the last name Kinsfather. For the veterans among your Kinsfather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinsfather lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kinsfather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kinsfather in 1964 was 73, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinsfather 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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