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Kinnar Family History

Kinnar 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: Kinner, Kinnear, Kinnan, Kinna, Kinnard, Pinner, Kinman, Kinn, Kinder

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Where is the Kinnar family from?

You can see how Kinnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinnar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Kinnar families living in Angus. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kinnar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kinnar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinnar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kinnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kinnar. 100% of Kinnar 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kinnar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Kinnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnar 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kinnar. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kinnar. For the veterans among your Kinnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnar lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Kinnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kinnar in 1989 was 45, and 53 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinnar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinnar 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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