Kineman Surname History

Origins Available:
England

Etymology of Kineman

What does the name Kineman mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Kineman comes from the baptismal name for the son of Kinmond.

Early Origins of the Kineman family

The surname Kineman was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from early times.

Early History of the Kineman family

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Kineman Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Kineman were recorded, including Kinmond, Kinman, Kynman, Kennyman, Kinnimond, Keneman, Kineman, Kenemon and many more.

Early Notables of the Kineman family

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Kineman migration to the United States +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Kineman family emigrate to North America:

Kineman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

C. W. Kineman, who arrived in San Francisco in 1852