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Kinight Family History

Kinight 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: Knight, Hignight, Kintigh, Jinright, Knights, Kight, King, Wright

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Where is the Kinight family from?

You can see how Kinight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinight family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kinight families living in West Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kinight's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Kinight families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Kinight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinight 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kinight. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kinight. For the veterans among your Kinight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinight lifespan?

Average Kinight life expectancy in 1979 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinight 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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