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Kinyon Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Kenyon . Compare Kinion .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kenyon, Vinson, Inmon, Pinyan, Hinson, Kinman, Kinson, Kinton, Finton

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Where is the Kinyon family from?

You can see how Kinyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinyon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 118 Kinyon families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kinyon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kinyon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinyon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinyon. 34% of Kinyon men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Kinyon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinyon were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Kinyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinyon 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Kinyon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kinyon. For the veterans among your Kinyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinyon lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Kinyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kinyon in 1940 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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