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Kinniff Family History

Kinniff 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: Cunniff, Conniff, Kinnick, Kinnie, Canniff, Kinn, Kanning, Winnick

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Where is the Kinniff family from?

You can see how Kinniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinniff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinniff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kinniff families living in Massachusetts. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kinniff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kinniff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinniff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinniff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Kinniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinniff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kinniff. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kinniff. For the veterans among your Kinniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinniff lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Kinniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kinniff in 1983 was 74, and 76 in 1997.

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