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Kindlay Family History

Kindlay Surname 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: Kindley, Findlay, Lindley, Lindsay, Kinsley, Kilday, Kindler, Windley

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Where is the Kindlay family from?

You can see how Kindlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kindlay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kindlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kindlay families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kindlay's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Kindlay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kindlay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Kindlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kindlay 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kindlay. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kindlay. For the veterans among your Kindlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kindlay lifespan?

Average Kindlay life expectancy in 1973 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kindlay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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