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Kinnig Family History

Kinnig 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: Kindig, Kinnie, Minnig, King, Kinn, Koenig, Kanning, Kinne, Kenning

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Where is the Kinnig family from?

You can see how Kinnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinnig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kinnig family living in Isle of Man. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kinnig's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man and 1 other county had the highest population of Kinnig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinnig 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 141 census records available for the last name Kinnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnig 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 Kinnig. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kinnig. For the veterans among your Kinnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinnig 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinnig

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