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Kinske Family History

Kinske 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: Kinker, Kinsey, Kaske, Kinsley, Kinne, Ganske, Fiske, Kinson, Minsky

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Where is the Kinske family from?

You can see how Kinske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kinske families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kinske's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kinske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kinske. 100% of Kinske women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Kinske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Kinske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinske 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kinske. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kinske. For the veterans among your Kinske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinske lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kinske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kinske in 1971 was 82, and 99 in 2004.

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