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Kingsland Family History

Kingsland Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): habitational name from any of several places called Kingsland such as Kingsland in Hackney (Middlesex) or Kingsland in South Molton (Devon) named with Old English cing ‘king’ (genitive cinges) + land ‘land’.

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


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Where is the Kingsland family from?

You can see how Kingsland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kingsland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kingsland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 192 Kingsland families living in Kent. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kingsland's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kingsland families in 1891.
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What did your Kingsland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kingsland. 19% of Kingsland men worked as a Gardener and 74% of Kingsland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kingsland were Bricklayer and Shop Assistant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

What Kingsland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Kingsland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kingsland 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kingsland. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kingsland. For the veterans among your Kingsland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kingsland lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kingsland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kingsland in 1941 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kingsland 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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