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Kynor Family History

Kynor 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: Kano, Knox, Kor, Gaynor, Kantor, Kyser, Honor, Eynon, Agnor, Kuno

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Where is the Kynor family from?

You can see how Kynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kynor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kynor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Kynor families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kynor's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kynor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kynor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kynor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kynor. 100% of Kynor men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kynor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Kynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kynor 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kynor. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kynor. For the veterans among your Kynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kynor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kynor in 1967 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kynor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kynor 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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