Kinnaird Family History

Kinnaird Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from a place so called in Perthshire which is named in Gaelic from ceann ‘head’ + aird ‘height’.

In this context, the term refers to a geographical feature that signifies an elevated area.

The combination of these Gaelic words indicates a location that stands out due to its height.

This etymology provides insight into the region's landscape and the significance of the naming convention.

Overall, it reflects the cultural importance of topography in Scottish naming traditions.

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

Similar surnames: Kincaid, Kinnear, Wingard, Kinner, Sinning, Pinard, Kinnard, Lingard, Kinnick, Linard

16K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
7K	Immigration Records
11K	Census and Voter Lists
49K	Member Trees

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Where is the Kinnaird family from?

You can see how Kinnaird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnaird family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinnaird families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 8 Kinnaird families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kinnaird's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kinnaird families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinnaird 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 Kinnaird ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kinnaird.

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There are 11K census records available for the last name Kinnaird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnaird census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 7K immigration records available for the last name Kinnaird. 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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Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name Kinnaird. For the veterans among your Kinnaird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnaird lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kinnaird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kinnaird in 1948 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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Kinnaird Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from a place so called in Perthshire which is named in Gaelic from ceann ‘head’ + aird ‘height’.

In this context, the term refers to a geographical feature that signifies an elevated area.

The combination of these Gaelic words indicates a location that stands out due to its height.

This etymology provides insight into the region's landscape and the significance of the naming convention.

Overall, it reflects the cultural importance of topography in Scottish naming traditions.

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

Where is the Kinnaird family from?

What did your Kinnaird ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kinnaird.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Kinnaird family records will you find?

What is the average Kinnaird lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kinnaird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kinnaird in 1948 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

Kinnaird Family History

Kinnaird Surname Meaning

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Kinnaird Surname Meaning

86,000 record(s) for Kinnaird

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Where is the Kinnaird family from?

What did your Kinnaird ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Kinnaird family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Kinnaird lifespan?

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