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Kingsett Family History

Kingsett 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: Inglett, Kinnett, Winesett, Wingett, Winsett, Kingston, Kinsey

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Where is the Kingsett family from?

You can see how Kingsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kingsett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Kingsett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kingsett families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kingsett's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Kingsett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kingsett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Kingsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kingsett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kingsett. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kingsett. For the veterans among your Kingsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kingsett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kingsett 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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