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Kina Name Meaning

Polish: adaptation of a German pet form of the personal name Konrad (compare Kuehn ). Turkish (Kına): ornamental name nickname or perhaps a metonymic occupational name from kına ‘henna’ (a hair and skin dye). Japanese: written phonetically 喜納 ‘rejoice’ and ‘consecrate’ or 喜名 ‘rejoice’ and ‘name’; it is found in the Ryūkyū Islands where it is pronounced Chinā.

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


Similar surnames: King, Kind, Kinn, Kin, Mina, Bina, Kuna, Kita, Pina, Vina

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Where is the Kina family from?

You can see how Kina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kina families living in Michigan. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kina's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kina families in 1880.
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What did your Kina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kina. 26% of Kina men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kina women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kina were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kina 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kina. 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 692 military records available for the last name Kina. For the veterans among your Kina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kina lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kina in 1959 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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