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Kenkon Family History

Kenkon 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: Kenyon, Kenton, Kennon, Benson, Fenton, Kenkel, Denton, Henton

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What did your Kenkon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kenkon. 100% of Kenkon men worked as a Heavy Worker and 100% of Kenkon 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Kenkon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenkon 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kenkon. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kenkon. For the veterans among your Kenkon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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