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Kinquist Family History

Kinquist 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: Winquist, Linquist, Runquist, Lindquist, Enquist, Ringquist, Quist

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Where is the Kinquist family from?

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

What did your Kinquist ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Kinquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinquist 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kinquist. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kinquist. For the veterans among your Kinquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinquist lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Kinquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kinquist in 1965 was 48, and 83 in 1998.

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