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Kinnett Family History

Kinnett Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Kent): from a Middle English personal names Kinet Kinot diminutives of Kin a short form of several Old English names formed with Cyne- ‘royal’.

In some cases perhaps a variant of Kennett.

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


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Where is the Kinnett family from?

You can see how Kinnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Kinnett families living in Wiltshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kinnett's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Kinnett families in 1891.
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What did your Kinnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kinnett. 100% of Kinnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kinnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinnett 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Kinnett. 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 965 military records available for the last name Kinnett. For the veterans among your Kinnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinnett lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kinnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kinnett in 1950 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinnett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinnett 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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