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Kainp Family History

Kainp 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: Kain, Kaine, Kainz, Kang, Hain, Bain, King, Kan, Karp, Main

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Where is the Kainp family from?

You can see how Kainp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kainp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kainp family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kainp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kainp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kainp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Kainp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kainp 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 immigration records available for the last name Kainp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Kainp. For the veterans among your Kainp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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