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Kenington Family History

Kenington Surname Meaning

see Kennington.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kenington family from?

You can see how Kenington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Kenington families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kenington's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Kenington families in 1891.
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What did your Kenington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenington. 64% of Kenington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Grocer confectioner Cake Maker
    19%
  • Weaver Cotton
    19%

What Kenington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenington 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Kenington. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kenington. For the veterans among your Kenington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenington lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Kenington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kenington in 1963 was 70, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenington ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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