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Kinion Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Kenyon . Compare Kinyon .

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


Similar surnames: Kinnon, Kiniry, Gunion, Kennon, Kinman, Kingen, Runion, Kinn, Killion

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Where is the Kinion family from?

You can see how Kinion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Kinion families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kinion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kinion families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinion. 41% of Kinion men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Kinion women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinion were Coal Loader and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Coal Loader
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kinion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinion 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kinion. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 672 military records available for the last name Kinion. For the veterans among your Kinion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinion lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kinion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kinion in 1952 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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