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Kinsler Family History

Kinsler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Künzler (see Kunzler).

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


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Where is the Kinsler family from?

You can see how Kinsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinsler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kinsler families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kinsler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kinsler families in 1891.
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What did your Kinsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kinsler. 86% of Kinsler 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Shop Assistant Confectionery
    15%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kinsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinsler 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Kinsler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kinsler. For the veterans among your Kinsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinsler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kinsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kinsler in 1947 was 28, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinsler 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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