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Kainath Family History

Kainath 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: Keinath, Kamrath, Kamath, Sainato, Karnatz, Kunath, Kant, Kalina

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Where is the Kainath family from?

You can see how Kainath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kainath family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Kainath family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kainath's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kainath families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kainath 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 59 census records available for the last name Kainath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kainath 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kainath. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kainath. For the veterans among your Kainath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kainath lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Kainath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kainath in 1966 was 84, and 82 in 1985.

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