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Kinloch Family History

Kinloch Surname Meaning

Scottish (central): habitational name from Kinloch in Collessie (Fife) named with Gaelic ceann ‘head(land)’ + loch ‘loch’.

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


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Where is the Kinloch family from?

You can see how Kinloch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinloch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinloch families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 26 Kinloch families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kinloch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kinloch families in 1891.
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What did your Kinloch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kinloch. 76% of Kinloch 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
    76%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Confectioners Shop Assistant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kinloch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinloch 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kinloch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kinloch. For the veterans among your Kinloch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinloch lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kinloch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kinloch in 1948 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinloch 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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