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Kintigh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kündig a pet form of Konrad or an altered form of Kindig .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nigh, Kindig, Kendig, Kitch, Minnich, Kinch, Jinright, Kitto, Ying

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Where is the Kintigh family from?

You can see how Kintigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kintigh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kintigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kintigh families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kintigh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kintigh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kintigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kintigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kintigh. 39% of Kintigh men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kintigh women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kintigh were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    39%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kintigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kintigh 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kintigh. 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 220 military records available for the last name Kintigh. For the veterans among your Kintigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kintigh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kintigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kintigh in 1954 was 70, and 61 in 2004.

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