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Kigin Family History

Kigin 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: Kinn, Kivi, Klein, Ligon, Wiggin, Kin, Kamin, Kirn, Kiehn, Agin

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Where is the Kigin family from?

You can see how Kigin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kigin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kigin families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Kigin family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kigin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Kigin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kigin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kigin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Kigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kigin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kigin. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kigin. For the veterans among your Kigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kigin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kigin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kigin in 1966 was 56, and 79 in 2003.

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