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Kennicott Name Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from Kennicott in Devon.

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


Similar surnames: Endicott, Wonnacott, Derricott, Ellicott, Kennett, Linscott, Addicott

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Where is the Kennicott family from?

You can see how Kennicott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennicott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennicott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Kennicott families living in Sussex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kennicott's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kennicott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennicott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kennicott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kennicott. 58% of Kennicott men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Kennicott women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kennicott were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Florist
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kennicott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennicott 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Kennicott. 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 328 military records available for the last name Kennicott. For the veterans among your Kennicott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennicott lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kennicott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kennicott in 1962 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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