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Kincer Family History

Kincer Surname Meaning

Altered form of Kinser a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Kincer family from?

You can see how Kincer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kincer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kincer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kincer families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kincer's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Kincer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kincer 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 Kincer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kincer. 31% of Kincer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kincer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kincer were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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
    31%
  • Miner
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cuff Setter
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%

What Kincer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kincer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kincer 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kincer. 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 556 military records available for the last name Kincer. For the veterans among your Kincer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kincer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kincer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kincer in 1943 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kincer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kincer 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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