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Kenlon Family History

Kenlon 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, Fenlon, Keylon, Kennon, Benson, Fenton, Denton

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Where is the Kenlon family from?

You can see how Kenlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenlon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kenlon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kenlon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenlon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kenlon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenlon 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 Kenlon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenlon. 20% of Kenlon men worked as a Janitor and 60% of Kenlon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenlon were File Clerk and Saleslady.

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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

  • Janitor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • File Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Kenlon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Kenlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenlon 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 Kenlon. 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 155 military records available for the last name Kenlon. For the veterans among your Kenlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenlon lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Kenlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kenlon in 1950 was 55, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenlon 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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