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Kindra Family History

Kindra 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: Jindra, Kendra, Kind, Kinder, Kanda, Konda, Kimura, Binda, Kunda

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Where is the Kindra family from?

You can see how Kindra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kindra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kindra families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kindra's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kindra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kindra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kindra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kindra. 50% of Kindra men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Kindra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kindra 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kindra. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kindra. For the veterans among your Kindra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kindra lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Kindra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kindra in 1970 was 82, and 68 in 1990.

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