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Kingsella Family History

Kingsella 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: Kinsella, Kinsell, Gingell, Rinella, Kindell, Kingsley, Kinsel

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Where is the Kingsella family from?

You can see how Kingsella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kingsella family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kingsella families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kingsella's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kingsella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kingsella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Kingsella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kingsella 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kingsella. 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 Kingsella. For the veterans among your Kingsella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kingsella lifespan?

Average Kingsella life expectancy in 1965 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kingsella 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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