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Keinston Family History

Keinston 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: Kenton, Kingston, Winston, Benston, Kington, Kinton, Keniston, Kinson

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Where is the Keinston family from?

You can see how Keinston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keinston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Keinston families living in New Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Keinston's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Keinston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keinston 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 Keinston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keinston. 100% of Keinston 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
    100%

What Keinston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Keinston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keinston 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 Keinston. 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 4 military records available for the last name Keinston. For the veterans among your Keinston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keinston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keinston 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keinston

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