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Kinnier Family History

Kinnier 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: Kinner, Kinnie, Kinneer, Pinner, Kinder, Kenner, Kinker, Kanner

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Where is the Kinnier family from?

You can see how Kinnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinnier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Kinnier families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kinnier's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Kinnier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinnier 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 did your Kinnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinnier. 34% of Kinnier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kinnier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinnier were Comb Resinder and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Comb Resinder
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Kinnier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kinnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnier 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kinnier. 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 336 military records available for the last name Kinnier. For the veterans among your Kinnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kinnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kinnier in 1962 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinnier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinnier 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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