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Kindy Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Kindig or Swiss German Kündig (see Kundinger ).

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


Similar surnames: Kind, Kindl, Lindy, Kindt, Kinder, Kincy, Bindl, Kinne, Kanoy, Kintz

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Where is the Kindy family from?

You can see how Kindy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kindy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kindy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Kindy families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kindy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kindy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kindy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kindy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kindy. 100% of Kindy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kindy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kindy 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Kindy. 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 297 military records available for the last name Kindy. For the veterans among your Kindy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kindy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kindy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kindy in 1962 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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