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Kinnaly Family History

Kinnaly 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: Kiraly, Kinnan, Kinnane, Kinna, Kannady, Kanaly, Kennealy, Kinney

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Where is the Kinnaly family from?

You can see how Kinnaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnaly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinnaly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kinnaly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kinnaly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kinnaly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinnaly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinnaly ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kinnaly ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Kinnaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnaly 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Kinnaly. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kinnaly. For the veterans among your Kinnaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnaly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kinnaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kinnaly in 1966 was 63, and 55 in 2004.

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