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Kainz Family History

Kainz Surname Meaning

South German (mainly Austria): dialect form of Kunz.

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


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Where is the Kainz family from?

You can see how Kainz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kainz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kainz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kainz families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kainz's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Kainz families in 1891.
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What did your Kainz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kainz. 23% of Kainz men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Kainz women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kainz were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kainz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kainz 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Kainz. 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 Kainz. For the veterans among your Kainz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kainz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kainz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kainz in 1944 was 24, and 75 in 2004.

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