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Kinniburgh Family History

Kinniburgh Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: habitational name from Conisbrough in Yorkshire which was named with Old Norse konungr ‘king’ + Old English burg ‘fortress’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kinniburgh family from?

You can see how Kinniburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinniburgh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kinniburgh families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 8 Kinniburgh families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kinniburgh's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kinniburgh families in 1911.
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What did your Kinniburgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kinniburgh. 100% of Kinniburgh men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kinniburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinniburgh 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Kinniburgh. 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 411 military records available for the last name Kinniburgh. For the veterans among your Kinniburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinniburgh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kinniburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kinniburgh in 1960 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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