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Kinel Family History

Kinel 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: Kiel, Kinsel, Kiner, Kines, Kibel, Kindel, Pinel, Kinzel, Kimel

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Where is the Kinel family from?

You can see how Kinel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kinel families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kinel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kinel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinel 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 Kinel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinel. 38% of Kinel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kinel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinel were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kinel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kinel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinel 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Kinel. 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 678 military records available for the last name Kinel. For the veterans among your Kinel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kinel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kinel in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinel 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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