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Kinnaw Family History

Kinnaw 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: Kinnan, Kinna, Kinlaw, Kinman, Kinn, Kinne, Kinner, Kinnear, Linna

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Where is the Kinnaw family from?

You can see how Kinnaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kinnaw families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kinnaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kinnaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinnaw 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 Kinnaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Kinnaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnaw 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kinnaw. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kinnaw. For the veterans among your Kinnaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Kinnaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kinnaw in 1966 was 69, and 39 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinnaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinnaw 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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