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Kicinski Family History

Kicinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Kiciński): habitational name for someone from Kicino in Masovian Voivodeship or Kicin in Masovian and Greater Poland voivodeships.

It is derived from the Polish word kita, meaning ‘fluffy tail’.

This term is often associated with the bushy tail of a fox.

The name reflects a geographical origin, linking individuals to specific regions in Poland.

Such names are common in Polish culture, denoting heritage and local identity.

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


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Where is the Kicinski family from?

You can see how Kicinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kicinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kicinski families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kicinski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kicinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kicinski 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 Kicinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kicinski. 32% of Kicinski men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kicinski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kicinski were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Machinist
    21%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Kicinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Kicinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kicinski 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Kicinski. 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 387 military records available for the last name Kicinski. For the veterans among your Kicinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kicinski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kicinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kicinski in 1953 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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