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Kintzel Name Meaning

German: variant of Kinzel and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Kintz, Kinter, Kintzer, Kinzel, Kittel, Finzel, Metzel, Nitzel

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Where is the Kintzel family from?

You can see how Kintzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kintzel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kintzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kintzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kintzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kintzel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kintzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kintzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kintzel. 48% of Kintzel men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Kintzel women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kintzel were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kintzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kintzel 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Kintzel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kintzel. For the veterans among your Kintzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kintzel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kintzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kintzel in 1960 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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