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Kinzey Family History

Kinzey Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McKenzie. English: variant of Kinsey.

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


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Where is the Kinzey family from?

You can see how Kinzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinzey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kinzey families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kinzey's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Kinzey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinzey 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 Kinzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinzey. 35% of Kinzey men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Kinzey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinzey were Foreman and Owner.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Owner
    23%

What Kinzey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kinzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinzey 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Kinzey. 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 531 military records available for the last name Kinzey. For the veterans among your Kinzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinzey lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kinzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kinzey in 1948 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinzey 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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