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Kindervater Family History

Kindervater 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: Hinderliter, Kinderman, Vanderveer, Hinderer, Rinderer, Vandewater

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Where is the Kindervater family from?

You can see how Kindervater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kindervater family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kindervater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kindervater families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kindervater's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kindervater families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kindervater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kindervater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kindervater. 38% of Kindervater men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Manager
    25%
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What Kindervater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Kindervater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kindervater 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Kindervater. 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 335 military records available for the last name Kindervater. For the veterans among your Kindervater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kindervater lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kindervater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kindervater in 1958 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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