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Kinnon Name Meaning

Scottish: shortened form of McKinnon .

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


Similar surnames: Kennon, Kinion, Kinnan, Kinman, Kennan, Kinnane, Lennon, Hannon

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Where is the Kinnon family from?

You can see how Kinnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinnon families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 52 Kinnon families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 65% of all the recorded Kinnon's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Kinnon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinnon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kinnon. 40% of Kinnon men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kinnon women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinnon were Miner and Nurse. .

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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
    40%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Kinnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnon 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Kinnon. 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 Kinnon. For the veterans among your Kinnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kinnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kinnon in 1959 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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