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Kinerd Family History

Kinerd 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: Kiner, Minerd, Kinard, Kind, Kiper, Kinder, Kinker, Miner, Linard

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Where is the Kinerd family from?

You can see how Kinerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinerd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kinerd families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kinerd's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kinerd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kinerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kinerd. 100% of Kinerd men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kinerd women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kinerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Kinerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinerd 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kinerd. 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 57 military records available for the last name Kinerd. For the veterans among your Kinerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinerd lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Kinerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kinerd in 1971 was 56, and 71 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinerd 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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