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Kingry Family History

Kingry Surname Meaning

Variant of Kingery a surname of Swiss German origin (see Gingrich).

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


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Where is the Kingry family from?

You can see how Kingry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kingry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kingry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kingry family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kingry's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Kingry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kingry 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 Kingry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kingry. 27% of Kingry men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kingry women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kingry were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Kingry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kingry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kingry 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Kingry. 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 757 military records available for the last name Kingry. For the veterans among your Kingry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kingry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kingry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kingry in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kingry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kingry 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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