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Kinnis Family History

Kinnis 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: Kennis, Kipnis, Minnis, Kinnie, Innis, Dennis, Kinn, Annis, Kinne

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Where is the Kinnis family from?

You can see how Kinnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Kinnis families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kinnis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kinnis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinnis 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 Kinnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kinnis. 25% of Kinnis 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
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Fisherman
    25%
  • Miner Laborer
    25%

What Kinnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kinnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnis 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Kinnis. 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 177 military records available for the last name Kinnis. For the veterans among your Kinnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kinnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kinnis in 1967 was 86, and 42 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinnis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinnis 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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