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Kyne Name Meaning

Irish (Galway and Mayo): variant of Coyne .

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


Similar surnames: Kane, Lyne, Kyle, Kyte, Tyne, Shyne, Pyne, Bane, Wyne, Kye

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Where is the Kyne family from?

You can see how Kyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kyne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kyne families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kyne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kyne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kyne. 25% of Kyne men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Kyne women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kyne were Farmer and Manager. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    30%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyne 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kyne. 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 Kyne. For the veterans among your Kyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kyne in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2003.

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