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Kiniry Family History

Kiniry Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McEnery. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Kiniry family from?

You can see how Kiniry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiniry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiniry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kiniry families living in Isle of Man. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kiniry's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man and 1 other county had the highest population of Kiniry families in 1891.
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What did your Kiniry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiniry. 39% of Kiniry men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kiniry women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiniry were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    39%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kiniry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiniry 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Kiniry. 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 334 military records available for the last name Kiniry. For the veterans among your Kiniry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiniry lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kiniry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kiniry in 1958 was 42, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiniry 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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