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Kennor Family History

Kennor 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: Kenner, Kennon, Jenner, Kenyon, Venner, Penner, Kenton, Kerner, Kenny

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Where is the Kennor family from?

You can see how Kennor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kennor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kennor family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennor's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kennor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennor 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 Kennor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kennor. 100% of Kennor 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Kennor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennor 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kennor. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kennor. For the veterans among your Kennor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennor

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