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Kenyan Family History

Kenyan 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: Kenyon, Kennan, Kenan, Kinman, Kenton, Kelman, Bunyan, Keelan, Henman

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Where is the Kenyan family from?

You can see how Kenyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kenyan families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenyan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kenyan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenyan 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 Kenyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kenyan. 100% of Kenyan men worked as an Aircraft Fitter and 100% of Kenyan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aircraft Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kenyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kenyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenyan 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Kenyan. 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 278 military records available for the last name Kenyan. For the veterans among your Kenyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenyan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kenyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kenyan in 1967 was 73, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenyan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenyan 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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