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Kining Family History

Kining 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: Koning, Vining, King, Kinn, Kring, Kanning, Arning, Kinne, Kraning

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Where is the Kining family from?

You can see how Kining families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kining family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kining families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Kining families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Kining's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kining families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kining 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 247 census records available for the last name Kining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kining 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kining. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kining. For the veterans among your Kining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kining lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kining 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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