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Kenyons Family History

Kenyons 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, Kenton, Kennon, Kinyon, Benson, Fenton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Kenyons family from?

You can see how Kenyons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenyons family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kenyons families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenyons's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kenyons families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Kenyons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenyons 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kenyons. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kenyons. For the veterans among your Kenyons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenyons lifespan?

Average Kenyons life expectancy in 1996 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenyons 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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