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Kienitz Family History

Kienitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg.

Possibly from the ancient Germanic personal name Chunizo formed with kuoni ‘daring experienced’.

Alternatively, it could derive from chunni or kuni meaning ‘race people’.

This indicates a rich historical and cultural significance behind the name.

Such names often reflect the heritage and characteristics of the region.

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


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Where is the Kienitz family from?

You can see how Kienitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kienitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kienitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kienitz families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kienitz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kienitz families in 1880.
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What did your Kienitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kienitz. 25% of Kienitz men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kienitz women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kienitz were Farm Laborer and Saleswoman.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Saleswoman
    25%

What Kienitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kienitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kienitz 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Kienitz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kienitz. For the veterans among your Kienitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kienitz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kienitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kienitz in 1956 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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