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Kinton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Kinton in Herefordshire, Kineton in Warwickshire (both named with Old English cyne- ‘royal’ + tun ‘settlement’), or Kineton in Gloucestershire, which is named with Old English cyning ‘king’ + tun.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kington, Kenton, Hinton, Kirton, Winton, Kinson, Linton, Kilton

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Kinton Family Origin

Where is the Kinton family from?

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You can see how Kinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kinton families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 99 Kinton families living in Leicestershire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kinton's in the UK. Leicestershire had the highest population of Kinton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kinton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kinton Family Occupations

What did your Kinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Kinton. 17% of Kinton men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Kinton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kinton were Mens Outfitter Retired and Private Means

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Heavy Lorry Driver
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Mens Outfitter Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Kinton Historical Records

What Kinton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 645 immigration records available for the last name Kinton. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kinton. For the veterans among your Kinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kinton Life Expectancy

What is the average Kinton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kinton in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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