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Kinkey Family History

Kinkey 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: Kinker, Kinsey, Kirkey, Kinzey, Sinkey, Kinkel, Kinney, Kinley

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Where is the Kinkey family from?

You can see how Kinkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinkey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kinkey families living in Utah. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kinkey's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Kinkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Kinkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinkey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kinkey. 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 Kinkey. For the veterans among your Kinkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinkey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kinkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kinkey in 1966 was 68, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinkey 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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