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Kingfisher Family History

Kingfisher 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: Fisher, Ringeisen, Infinger, Kingsley, Kinsinger, Krisher, Kingsolver

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Where is the Kingfisher family from?

You can see how Kingfisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kingfisher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kingfisher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Kingfisher families living in Oklahoma. This was about 74% of all the recorded Kingfisher's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Kingfisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kingfisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kingfisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kingfisher. 84% of Kingfisher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kingfisher women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    84%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kingfisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kingfisher 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kingfisher. 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 122 military records available for the last name Kingfisher. For the veterans among your Kingfisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kingfisher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kingfisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kingfisher in 1962 was 46, and 41 in 2004.

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