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Kinz Family History

Kinz Surname Meaning

German: from a South German or Silesian variant of the personal name Künz (see Kunz). Compare Kintz.

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


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Where is the Kinz family from?

You can see how Kinz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kinz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kinz families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kinz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kinz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinz 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 Kinz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinz. 22% of Kinz men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Kinz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinz were Labor and Beauty Operator.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Beauty Operator
    15%

What Kinz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kinz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinz 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Kinz. 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 269 military records available for the last name Kinz. For the veterans among your Kinz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kinz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kinz in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinz 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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