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Kinler Family History

Kinler Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Scottish Kinley.

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


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Where is the Kinler family from?

You can see how Kinler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kinler families living in New Brunswick. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kinler's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kinler families in 1911.
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What did your Kinler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinler. 37% of Kinler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kinler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinler were Salesman and Entertainer.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Entertainer
    50%

What Kinler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kinler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinler 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Kinler. 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 327 military records available for the last name Kinler. For the veterans among your Kinler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kinler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kinler in 1947 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinler 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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