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Kaynor Family History

Kaynor 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: Gaynor, Maynor, Kaylor, Taynor, Raynor, Kano, Kapoor, Mayor, Taylor

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Where is the Kaynor family from?

You can see how Kaynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaynor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaynor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kaynor families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaynor's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kaynor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaynor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaynor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaynor. 100% of Kaynor men worked as a Shipping 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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Kaynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaynor 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kaynor. 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 70 military records available for the last name Kaynor. For the veterans among your Kaynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaynor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kaynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kaynor in 1967 was 82, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaynor ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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