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Kaynard Family History

Kaynard 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: Baynard, Maynard, Kynard, Reynard, Bayard, Hayward, Canard, Gagnard

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Where is the Kaynard family from?

You can see how Kaynard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaynard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaynard family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaynard's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Kaynard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaynard 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 Kaynard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaynard. 100% of Kaynard men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kaynard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Kaynard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaynard 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kaynard. 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 Kaynard. For the veterans among your Kaynard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaynard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Kaynard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kaynard in 1962 was 75, and 78 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaynard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaynard 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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