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Kinum Family History

Kinum 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: Kim, King, Kind, Kinn, Kimm, Ranum, Kin, Kinne, Kinch, Krum

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Where is the Kinum family from?

You can see how Kinum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kinum families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kinum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kinum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kinum. 100% of Kinum men worked as an Accountant. .

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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

  • Accountant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Kinum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinum 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kinum. 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 85 military records available for the last name Kinum. For the veterans among your Kinum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kinum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kinum in 1966 was 79, and 99 in 2003.

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