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Kinnaird Family History

Kinnaird Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from a place so called in Perthshire which is named in Gaelic from ceann ‘head’ + aird ‘height’.

In this context, the term refers to a geographical feature that signifies an elevated area.

The combination of these Gaelic words indicates a location that stands out due to its height.

This etymology provides insight into the region's landscape and the significance of the naming convention.

Overall, it reflects the cultural importance of topography in Scottish naming traditions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kinnaird family from?

You can see how Kinnaird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnaird family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinnaird families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 38 Kinnaird families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Kinnaird's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kinnaird families in 1891.
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What did your Kinnaird ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plastering Contractor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kinnaird. 100% of Kinnaird men worked as a Plastering Contractor and 91% of Kinnaird women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plastering Contractor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Kinnaird. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kinnaird. For the veterans among your Kinnaird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnaird lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kinnaird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kinnaird in 1948 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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