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Kenville Family History

Kenville Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Quenneville. Compare Kinville.

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


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Where is the Kenville family from?

You can see how Kenville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenville family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenville families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Kenville families living in Dorset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kenville's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Kenville families in 1891.
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What did your Kenville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenville. 45% of Kenville men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clergyman
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenville 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Kenville. 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 133 military records available for the last name Kenville. For the veterans among your Kenville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenville lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kenville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kenville in 1964 was 86, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenville 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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