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Kenslow Family History

Kenslow 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: Kinslow, Denslow, Enslow, Renslow, Kellow, Koslow, Kensler, Winslow

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Where is the Kenslow family from?

You can see how Kenslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kenslow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kenslow families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kenslow's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kenslow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenslow 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 Kenslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenslow. 23% of Kenslow men worked as an Operator and 78% of Kenslow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenslow were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    78%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Kenslow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenslow 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kenslow. 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 122 military records available for the last name Kenslow. For the veterans among your Kenslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenslow lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kenslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kenslow in 1951 was 21, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenslow 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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