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Kingsolver Family History

Kingsolver Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Consolver which is unexplained. Compare Kinsolving.

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


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Where is the Kingsolver family from?

You can see how Kingsolver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kingsolver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kingsolver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Kingsolver families living in Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kingsolver's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kingsolver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kingsolver 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 Kingsolver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kingsolver. 23% of Kingsolver men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kingsolver women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kingsolver were Farming and Secretary.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Contractor
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kingsolver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kingsolver 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Kingsolver. 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 221 military records available for the last name Kingsolver. For the veterans among your Kingsolver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kingsolver lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kingsolver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kingsolver in 1957 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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