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Kinkin Family History

Kinkin 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: Dinkin, Minkin, Kinman, Hankin, Kinn, Kinker, Mirkin, Itkin, Simkin

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Where is the Kinkin family from?

You can see how Kinkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kinkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kinkin families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kinkin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kinkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kinkin. 100% of Kinkin 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 253 census records available for the last name Kinkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinkin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kinkin. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kinkin. For the veterans among your Kinkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kinkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kinkin in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 2001.

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