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Origins of the Kinnon surname

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About the Kinnons

We have a total number of 3029 records for people with the last name Kinnon.

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Where do most Kinnons live?

In 1921, most Kinnons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kinnons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,560 records for the Kinnon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1799.

Who were Kinnons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Kinnon first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Kinnon family members

Common jobs for Kinnons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Kinnons in 1921
Domestic Servant

9

Laundress

7

House Keeper

6

Annuitant

5

Cotton Weaver

5

Common Male occupations for Kinnons in 1921
Coal Miner

21

Agricultural Labourer

7

Dock Labourer

7

Iron Moulder

7

Carpenter

6

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