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Kenwin Family History

Kenwin 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: Kerwin, Kenyon, Lewin, Kenton, Edwin, Unwin, Kenning, Kervin, Henkin

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Where is the Kenwin family from?

You can see how Kenwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenwin family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Kenwin families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kenwin families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenwin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kenwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Kenwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenwin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kenwin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kenwin. For the veterans among your Kenwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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