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Kinzig Family History

Kinzig 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: Kindig, Kinzie, King, Danzig, Kintigh, Witzig, Lindig, Kinzer

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Where is the Kinzig family from?

You can see how Kinzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinzig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinzig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Kinzig families living in Ohio. This was about 96% of all the recorded Kinzig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kinzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinzig 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 Kinzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinzig. 37% of Kinzig men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kinzig women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Assembler
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kinzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Kinzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinzig 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Kinzig. 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 133 military records available for the last name Kinzig. For the veterans among your Kinzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinzig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kinzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kinzig in 1965 was 68, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinzig 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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