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Kenb Family History

Kenb Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ken, Kent, Keng, Kong, Kang, Feng, Lenz, Meng, King, Kan

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Where is the Kenb family from?

You can see how Kenb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kenb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Kenb families living in Wiltshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kenb's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Kenb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Kenb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenb 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kenb. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kenb. For the veterans among your Kenb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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