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Kineman Family History

Kineman 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: Kinman, Lineman, Kinneman, Kinsman, Kingman, Wineman, Fineman

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Where is the Kineman family from?

You can see how Kineman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kineman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kineman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Kineman families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Kineman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kineman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kineman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kineman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kineman. 50% of Kineman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

What Kineman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Kineman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kineman 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Kineman. 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 127 military records available for the last name Kineman. For the veterans among your Kineman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kineman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kineman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kineman in 1956 was 62, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kineman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kineman 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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