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Kenlock Family History

Kenlock 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: Klock, Kinloch, Knock, Sedlock, Kollock, Bellock, Tellock, Gunlock

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Where is the Kenlock family from?

You can see how Kenlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Kenlock families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenlock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kenlock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenlock 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 Kenlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenlock. 80% of Kenlock 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
    80%
  • Cotton Weaver
    20%

What Kenlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Kenlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenlock 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Kenlock. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kenlock. For the veterans among your Kenlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenlock lifespan?

Average Kenlock life expectancy in 1963 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenlock 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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