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Kainson Family History

Kainson 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: Kinson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Faison, Maison, Pinson, Kinton

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Where is the Kainson family from?

You can see how Kainson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kainson family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Kainson families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Kainson family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Kainson's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Kainson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Kainson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kainson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kainson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kainson. For the veterans among your Kainson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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