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Kinnius Family History

Kinnius 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: Kennis, Dinius, Kipnis, Kinnick, Minnis, Kinnie, Innis, Inniss

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Where is the Kinnius family from?

You can see how Kinnius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinnius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kinnius families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kinnius's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kinnius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinnius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinnius ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Kinnius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnius 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kinnius. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kinnius. For the veterans among your Kinnius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnius lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Kinnius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kinnius in 1964 was 78, and 85 in 1998.

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