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Kinstler Family History

Kinstler Surname Meaning

Americanized form or Jewish (Ashkenazic) form of German Künstler (see Kuenstler).

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


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Where is the Kinstler family from?

You can see how Kinstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinstler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinstler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Kinstler families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kinstler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kinstler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinstler 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 Kinstler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinstler. 25% of Kinstler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kinstler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinstler were Mechanic and Manager.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Kinstler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kinstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinstler 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Kinstler. 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 358 military records available for the last name Kinstler. For the veterans among your Kinstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinstler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kinstler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kinstler in 1964 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinstler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinstler 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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