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Kincaird Family History

Kincaird 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: Kincaid, Kinnaird, Kinkaid, Kincaide, Kinard, Kinnard, Sinclair

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Where is the Kincaird family from?

You can see how Kincaird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kincaird family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Kincaird families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Kincaird families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kincaird's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kincaird families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Kincaird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kincaird 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Kincaird. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kincaird. For the veterans among your Kincaird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kincaird lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kincaird 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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