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Kinvig Family History

Kinvig Surname Meaning

reduced form of Gaelic *Mac Con Bhig ‘son of Cu Beag’ (‘little hound’).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kinvig family from?

You can see how Kinvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinvig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kinvig families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 131 Kinvig families living in Isle of Man. This was about 82% of all the recorded Kinvig's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kinvig families in 1891.
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What did your Kinvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kinvig. 100% of Kinvig men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Kinvig 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 377 immigration records available for the last name Kinvig. 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 171 military records available for the last name Kinvig. For the veterans among your Kinvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinvig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kinvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kinvig in 1963 was 85, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinvig 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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