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Kinnane Family History

Kinnane Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuinneáin ‘descendant of Cuinneán’ (see Guinan).

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


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Where is the Kinnane family from?

You can see how Kinnane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kinnane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kinnane families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kinnane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kinnane families in 1891.
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What did your Kinnane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kinnane. 50% of Kinnane men worked as a Coal Miner Heavy Work and 100% of Kinnane 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Miner Heavy Work
    50%
  • Agric Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 770 immigration records available for the last name Kinnane. 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 347 military records available for the last name Kinnane. For the veterans among your Kinnane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnane lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kinnane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kinnane in 1962 was 76, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinnane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinnane 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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