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Kinnan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McKennon . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Kinnane, Keenan, Finan, Kinna, Kingan, Finlan, Dignan, Cannan, Hannan

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Where is the Kinnan family from?

You can see how Kinnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Kinnan families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kinnan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Kinnan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinnan. 19% of Kinnan men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Kinnan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinnan were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kinnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnan 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Kinnan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kinnan. For the veterans among your Kinnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kinnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kinnan in 1953 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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