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Kinzley Family History

Kinzley 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: Kinsley, Kindley, Kinzey, Kinzler, Kinley, Lindley, Tingley, Kirkley

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Where is the Kinzley family from?

You can see how Kinzley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinzley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinzley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kinzley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinzley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kinzley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinzley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinzley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kinzley. 100% of Kinzley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Kinzley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinzley 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kinzley. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kinzley. For the veterans among your Kinzley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinzley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kinzley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kinzley in 1965 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

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