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Keynolds Family History

Keynolds 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: Reynolds, Reynold, Raynolds, Mcreynolds, Tenold, Konold, Heinold

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Where is the Keynolds family from?

You can see how Keynolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keynolds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keynolds families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Keynolds families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Keynolds's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keynolds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keynolds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keynolds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keynolds. 100% of Keynolds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keynolds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keynolds 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Keynolds. 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 Keynolds. For the veterans among your Keynolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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