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Kinny Family History

Kinny 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, Kenny, Kinne, Kindy, Kincy, Kinna, Kinney, King, Kind, Penny

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Where is the Kinny family from?

You can see how Kinny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinny family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 45 Kinny families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kinny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kinny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinny. 23% of Kinny men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Kinny women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinny were Truck Driver and Laundress. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Laundress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kinny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinny 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 641 immigration records available for the last name Kinny. 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 958 military records available for the last name Kinny. For the veterans among your Kinny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinny lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Kinny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kinny in 1965 was 78, and 71 in 1999.

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