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Kinstner Family History

Kinstner 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: Kistner, Kinstler, Kintner, Kastner, Kostner, Finster, Kantner

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Where is the Kinstner family from?

You can see how Kinstner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinstner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinstner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kinstner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinstner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kinstner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinstner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinstner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Kinstner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinstner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kinstner. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kinstner. For the veterans among your Kinstner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinstner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kinstner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kinstner in 1961 was 55, and 65 in 2003.

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