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King Jr Family History

King Jr 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: King, Kinder, Ringer, Finger, Kinker, Singler, Ingber, Klingler

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Where is the King Jr family from?

You can see how King Jr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The King Jr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most King Jr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 King Jr families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 15% of all the recorded King Jr's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of King Jr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name King Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, King Jr 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 18 immigration records available for the last name King Jr. 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 461 military records available for the last name King Jr. For the veterans among your King Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average King Jr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, King Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for King Jr in 1963 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your King Jr 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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