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Kinffin Family History

Kinffin 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: Giffin, Diffin, Kniffin, Tiffin, Kinman, Kinn, Griffin, Kincaid

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Where is the Kinffin family from?

You can see how Kinffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinffin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kinffin families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kinffin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kinffin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Kinffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinffin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kinffin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kinffin. For the veterans among your Kinffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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