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Kinchla Family History

Kinchla Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kinchen, Kinch, Winch, Kiehl, Finch, Lincoln, Kivela, Pinch, Kincaid

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Where is the Kinchla family from?

You can see how Kinchla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinchla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Kinchla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kinchla families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinchla's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kinchla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinchla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinchla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kinchla. 100% of Kinchla men worked as a Chauffeur. .

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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 1940

  • Chauffeur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Kinchla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinchla 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kinchla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 93 military records available for the last name Kinchla. For the veterans among your Kinchla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinchla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kinchla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kinchla in 1962 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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