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Kinzer Family History

Kinzer Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Kinz or Künzer (see Kunzer). Compare Kintzer.

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


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Where is the Kinzer family from?

You can see how Kinzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kinzer family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kinzer families in 1911.
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What did your Kinzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kinzer. 100% of Kinzer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kinzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Kinzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinzer 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 865 immigration records available for the last name Kinzer. 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 Kinzer. For the veterans among your Kinzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinzer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kinzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kinzer in 1949 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinzer 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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