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Kincaid Family History

Kincaid Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the lands of Kincaid in Campsie (Stirlingshire) recorded in 1238 as Kincaith.

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


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Where is the Kincaid family from?

You can see how Kincaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kincaid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kincaid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 60 Kincaid families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kincaid's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kincaid families in 1911.
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What did your Kincaid ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kincaid. 57% of Kincaid men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kincaid women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kincaid were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Fireman
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Kincaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kincaid 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kincaid. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Kincaid. For the veterans among your Kincaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kincaid lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kincaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kincaid in 1943 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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