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Kinmonth Family History

Kinmonth Name 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: Kinman, Kinloch, Kimmons, Kinton, Kinson, Piemonte, Biamonte, Knoth

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Where is the Kinmonth family from?

You can see how Kinmonth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinmonth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinmonth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kinmonth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinmonth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kinmonth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinmonth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinmonth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kinmonth. 60% of Kinmonth men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Printer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kinmonth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinmonth 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Kinmonth. 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 102 military records available for the last name Kinmonth. For the veterans among your Kinmonth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinmonth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Kinmonth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kinmonth in 1954 was 29, and 72 in 2002.

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