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Kinser Family History

Kinser Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Kinzer or Kintzer and in North America (also) an altered form of these. Compare Kincer.

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


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Where is the Kinser family from?

You can see how Kinser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Kinser families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kinser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kinser families in 1891.
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What did your Kinser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinser. 22% of Kinser men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Kinser women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinser were Miner 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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Waitress
    7%

What Kinser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Kinser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinser 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Kinser. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kinser. For the veterans among your Kinser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinser lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kinser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kinser in 1941 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinser 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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