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Kincade Name Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Kincaid .

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


Similar surnames: Kincaide, Kingcade, Kinkade, Kinnie, Kincaid, Kinkaid, Kinman, Kinlaw

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Where is the Kincade family from?

You can see how Kincade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kincade family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kincade families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 39 Kincade families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kincade's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kincade families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kincade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kincade ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kincade. 48% of Kincade men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kincade women worked as a Salesman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kincade were Pipe Fitter and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Pipe Fitter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Kincade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kincade 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Kincade. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kincade. For the veterans among your Kincade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kincade lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kincade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kincade in 1950 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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