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Kinkler Family History

Kinkler 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: Kinker, Winkler, Kunkler, Kindler, Tinkler, Minkler, Kinzler, Kinsler

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Where is the Kinkler family from?

You can see how Kinkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinkler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kinkler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinkler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kinkler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinkler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinkler. 74% of Kinkler men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Kinkler women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinkler were Manager and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    58%
  • School Teacher
    43%
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Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Kinkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinkler 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Kinkler. 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 125 military records available for the last name Kinkler. For the veterans among your Kinkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinkler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kinkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kinkler in 1964 was 72, and 76 in 2002.

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