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Kinor Family History

Kinor 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: Minor, Kiner, Kisor, Sinor, King, Kind, Kano, Kinn, Pino, Kiper

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Where is the Kinor family from?

You can see how Kinor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kinor families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kinor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kinor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinor 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 104 census records available for the last name Kinor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinor 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kinor. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kinor. For the veterans among your Kinor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Kinor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kinor in 1960 was 43, and 53 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinor 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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