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Kinay Family History

Kinay 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: Kitay, Kindy, Kincy, Sinay, King, Kay, Kind, Kinman, Kinn, Minas

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Where is the Kinay family from?

You can see how Kinay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kinay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kinay family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kinay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinay 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 90 census records available for the last name Kinay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinay 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kinay. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kinay. For the veterans among your Kinay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinay

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