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Kynaston Name Meaning

English: habitational name from any of the three places called Kynaston: in Kinnerley (Shropshire) in Hentland (Herefordshire) or in Much Marcle (Herefordshire).

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


Similar surnames: Kenaston, Kingston, Keniston, Knapton, Easton, Kasten, Beaston

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Where is the Kynaston family from?

You can see how Kynaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kynaston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kynaston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 14 Kynaston families living in Wisconsin. This was about 61% of all the recorded Kynaston's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kynaston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kynaston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kynaston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kynaston. 43% of Kynaston men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist Helper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kynaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kynaston 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 851 immigration records available for the last name Kynaston. 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 478 military records available for the last name Kynaston. For the veterans among your Kynaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kynaston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kynaston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kynaston in 1964 was 64, and 69 in 2003.

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