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Kinnan Family History

Kinnan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McKennon. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Kinnan family from?

You can see how Kinnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Kinnan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kinnan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kinnan families in 1891.
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What did your Kinnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kinnan. 100% of Kinnan 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kinnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnan 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Kinnan. 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 Kinnan. For the veterans among your Kinnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kinnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kinnan in 1953 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinnan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinnan 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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