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Kintzer Family History

Kintzer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kinzer and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Kintzer is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Kintzer family from?

You can see how Kintzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kintzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kintzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Kintzer families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kintzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kintzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kintzer 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 Kintzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kintzer. 30% of Kintzer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kintzer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kintzer were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Kintzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kintzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kintzer 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Kintzer. 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 339 military records available for the last name Kintzer. For the veterans among your Kintzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kintzer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kintzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kintzer in 1947 was 31, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kintzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kintzer 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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