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Kinneary Family History

Kinneary 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: Kinnear, Kinner, Kingery, Kennealy, Kinney, Minnear, Kinneer, Kinnard

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Where is the Kinneary family from?

You can see how Kinneary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinneary family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kinneary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kinneary family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinneary's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kinneary families in 1891.
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What did your Kinneary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attorney was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kinneary. 50% of Kinneary men worked as an Attorney.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Attorney
    50%
  • Religious
    50%

What Kinneary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Kinneary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinneary 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kinneary. 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 Kinneary. For the veterans among your Kinneary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinneary lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kinneary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kinneary in 1969 was 38, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinneary 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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