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Kynock Family History

Kynock 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: Knock, Krock, Klock, Aycock, Nock, Knick, Kock, Hydock, Knack, Kwock

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Where is the Kynock family from?

You can see how Kynock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kynock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kynock families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Kynock families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kynock's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kynock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kynock 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 Kynock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kynock. 64% of Kynock 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
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%
  • Household Duties
    19%

What Kynock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kynock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kynock 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Kynock. 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 128 military records available for the last name Kynock. For the veterans among your Kynock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kynock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Kynock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kynock in 1968 was 66, and 79 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kynock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kynock 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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