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Kinsela Family History

Kinsela 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: Kinsella, Kinsel, Kinsell, Kivela, Kinsey, Kiesel, Sinsel, Kindell

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Where is the Kinsela family from?

You can see how Kinsela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinsela family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kinsela families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kinsela families living in New York. This was about 15% of all the recorded Kinsela's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kinsela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinsela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kinsela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kinsela. 100% of Kinsela 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
    100%
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What Kinsela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kinsela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinsela 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Kinsela. 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 129 military records available for the last name Kinsela. For the veterans among your Kinsela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinsela lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Kinsela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kinsela in 1970 was 83, and 20 in 2000.

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