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Kiningham Family History

Kiningham 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: Kingham, Winningham, Laningham, Cunningham, Billingham, Ellingham

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Where is the Kiningham family from?

You can see how Kiningham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiningham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiningham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kiningham families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kiningham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kiningham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiningham 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 Kiningham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiningham. 50% of Kiningham men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kiningham women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiningham were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Kiningham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Kiningham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiningham 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kiningham. 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 54 military records available for the last name Kiningham. For the veterans among your Kiningham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiningham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kiningham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kiningham in 1962 was 69, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiningham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiningham 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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