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Kinis Family History

Kinis 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: Kanis, Kunis, Kines, Kipnis, Kings, King, Kind, Danis, Kinn, Hines

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Where is the Kinis family from?

You can see how Kinis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kinis family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kinis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Kinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinis 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kinis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kinis. For the veterans among your Kinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Kinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kinis in 1966 was 68, and 56 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinis 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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