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Kinnetz Family History

Kinnetz 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: Kinnett, Kenneth, Kinne, Kennett, Kinner, Kienitz, Kinnear, Kintz

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Where is the Kinnetz family from?

You can see how Kinnetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnetz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kinnetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kinnetz families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kinnetz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kinnetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinnetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinnetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinnetz. 27% of Kinnetz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kinnetz women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Kinnetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Kinnetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnetz 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kinnetz. 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 56 military records available for the last name Kinnetz. For the veterans among your Kinnetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnetz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kinnetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kinnetz in 1966 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

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