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![Show Contents]() Kinman Surname History
The name Kinman is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of the Britain and comes from the baptismal name for the son of Kinmond. Early Origins of the Kinman familyThe surname Kinman was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from early times. Early History of the Kinman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kinman research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1620, 1623, 1711 and 1753 are included under the topic Early Kinman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kinman Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Kinman has been spelled many different ways, including Kinmond, Kinman, Kynman, Kennyman, Kinnimond, Keneman, Kineman, Kenemon and many more. Early Notables of the Kinman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kinman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kinman RankingIn the United States, the name Kinman is the 13,245th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Kinman migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Kinmans to arrive in North America:
Kinman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- John Kinman, who settled in America in 1741
Kinman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Andrew Kinman, who settled in New York in 1822
- E. S. Kinman, who settled in Colorado in 1885
- John Kinman, aged 44, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
- S. Kinman, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
- Michael Kinman, aged 25, who settled in America, in 1897
Kinman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Jacob Kinman, aged 40, who landed in America from London, in 1904
- Frank Kinman, aged 28, who settled in America, in 1909
- Alice Kinman, aged 67, who immigrated to America, in 1909
- Annie A. Kinman, aged 32, who landed in America, in 1918
- Charles F. Kinman, aged 37, who immigrated to the United States, in 1918
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Kinman (post 1700) | + |
- Seth Kinman (1815-1888), American early settler, hunter and chair maker of Humboldt County, California, he presented an Elk-horn chair to President Lincoln
- George William Kinman (1862-1927), English Headmaster of Hertford Grammar School (1905 until his death in 1927)
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