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Kinsler Family History

Kinsler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Künzler (see Kunzler ).

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


Similar surnames: Kinzler, Kinstler, Kensler, Kinser, Kissler, Kiesler, Kissner

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Where is the Kinsler family from?

You can see how Kinsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinsler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Kinsler families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kinsler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kinsler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinsler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinsler. 32% of Kinsler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kinsler women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinsler were Manager and Servant. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    34%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Servant
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kinsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinsler 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Kinsler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kinsler. For the veterans among your Kinsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinsler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kinsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kinsler in 1947 was 28, and 78 in 2004.

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