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Kyin Family History

Kyin 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: Yin, Kin, Kain, Kim, Yan, Hain, Yi, Kwon, Bain, Yon

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Kyin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyin 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Kyin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kyin. For the veterans among your Kyin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyin lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Kyin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kyin in 1987 was 64, and 85 in 2001.

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