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Kinan Family History

Kinan 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: Kinman, Kinn, Dinan, Kinnan, Finan, Linan, Kingan, Kenan, Kinane

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Where is the Kinan family from?

You can see how Kinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kinan families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kinan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kinan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinan 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 Kinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kinan. 34% of Kinan men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Partner
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Kinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinan 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Kinan. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kinan. For the veterans among your Kinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kinan in 1964 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

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