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Kensinger Family History

Kensinger Name Meaning

German: variant of Kinsinger and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Kensinger is no longer found in Germany; it has died out in France (Alsace and Lorraine) too.

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


Similar surnames: Pensinger, Mensinger, Kinsinger, Kesinger, Ensinger, Wenninger

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Where is the Kensinger family from?

You can see how Kensinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kensinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Kensinger families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kensinger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kensinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kensinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kensinger. 20% of Kensinger men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Kensinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kensinger were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kensinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensinger 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Kensinger. 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 883 military records available for the last name Kensinger. For the veterans among your Kensinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensinger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kensinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kensinger in 1943 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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