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Kincade Family History

Kincade Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Kincaid.

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


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Where is the Kincade family from?

You can see how Kincade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kincade family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kincade families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kincade families living in Isle of Man. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kincade's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kincade families in 1891.
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What did your Kincade ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kincade. 78% of Kincade 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
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 837 immigration records available for the last name Kincade. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kincade. For the veterans among your Kincade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kincade lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kincade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kincade in 1950 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kincade 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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