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Kinstel Family History

Kinstel 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: Kinsel, Winstel, Distel, Kinsey, Kiesel, Kinsley, Finster, Sinsel

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Where is the Kinstel family from?

You can see how Kinstel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinstel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinstel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Kinstel families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinstel's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kinstel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinstel 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 70 census records available for the last name Kinstel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinstel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kinstel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kinstel. For the veterans among your Kinstel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinstel lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Kinstel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kinstel in 1997 was 22, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinstel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinstel 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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