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Kinhan Family History

Kinhan 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: Kinman, Kinnan, Kinahan, Kingan, Kinn, Dinan, Khan, Kochan, Inman

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Where is the Kinhan family from?

You can see how Kinhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinhan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Kinhan families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinhan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kinhan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinhan 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 33 census records available for the last name Kinhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinhan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kinhan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kinhan. For the veterans among your Kinhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinhan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Kinhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kinhan in 1967 was 80, and 91 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinhan 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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