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Kinseth Family History

Kinseth 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: Finseth, Kenneth, Kinsey, Lindseth, Kinsel, Kinnett, Kinser, Winsett

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Where is the Kinseth family from?

You can see how Kinseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kinseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kinseth families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kinseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinseth. 39% of Kinseth men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Kinseth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinseth were Bookkeeper and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • House Maid
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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What Kinseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Kinseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinseth 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kinseth. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kinseth. For the veterans among your Kinseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinseth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kinseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kinseth in 1966 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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