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Khin Family History

Khin Surname Meaning

Burmese: from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name from khin ‘to be friendly with’.

— Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Khin family from?

You can see how Khin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Khin family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 9 Khin families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Khin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Khin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Khin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Khin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Khin. 100% of Khin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Khin women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Khin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Khin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khin 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Khin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Khin. For the veterans among your Khin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Khin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Khin in 1972 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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