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Kinhin Family History

Kinhin 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, Kinn, Kiehn, Kinchen, Minchin, Kinton, Kinson, Killin, Dinkin

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Where is the Kinhin family from?

You can see how Kinhin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinhin family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Kinhin family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinhin's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Kinhin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Kinhin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinhin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kinhin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kinhin. For the veterans among your Kinhin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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