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Kinsner Family History

Kinsner 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: Kinner, Kinser, Kintner, Kinsler, Kissner, Kirsner, Kisner, Pinner

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Where is the Kinsner family from?

You can see how Kinsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinsner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kinsner families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kinsner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kinsner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinsner 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 Kinsner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kinsner. 50% of Kinsner men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    50%

What Kinsner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Kinsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinsner 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kinsner. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kinsner. For the veterans among your Kinsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinsner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kinsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kinsner in 1961 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinsner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinsner 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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