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Kinta Family History

Kinta 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: Pinta, Kita, Kint, Kikta, Kintz, Kinna, King, Nitta, Pinto, Kind

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Where is the Kinta family from?

You can see how Kinta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kinta family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kinta's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Kinta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinta 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 113 census records available for the last name Kinta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinta 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Kinta. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kinta. For the veterans among your Kinta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Kinta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kinta in 1962 was 65, and 74 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kinta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinta 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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