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Kinsland Family History

Kinsland 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: Kingsland, Kirkland, Island, Ringland, Windland, Kinsman, Lindland

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Where is the Kinsland family from?

You can see how Kinsland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinsland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinsland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Kinsland families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinsland's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Kinsland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinsland 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 Kinsland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinsland. 40% of Kinsland men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kinsland women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinsland were Painter and Stenographer. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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What Kinsland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kinsland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinsland 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kinsland. 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 203 military records available for the last name Kinsland. For the veterans among your Kinsland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinsland lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kinsland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kinsland in 1961 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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