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Kenon Family History

Kenon Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Kennon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kenon family from?

You can see how Kenon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kenon families living in Kent. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kenon's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kenon families in 1891.
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What did your Kenon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenon. 100% of Kenon 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Kenon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenon 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Kenon. 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 284 military records available for the last name Kenon. For the veterans among your Kenon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kenon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kenon in 1962 was 76, and 65 in 2004.

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