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Kenyow Family History

Kenyow 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, Kellow, Benbow, Denbow, Benyo, Konow, Kerbow, Kennon

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Where is the Kenyow family from?

You can see how Kenyow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenyow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kenyow families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kenyow families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kenyow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kenyow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Kenyow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenyow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kenyow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kenyow. For the veterans among your Kenyow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenyow lifespan?

Average Kenyow life expectancy in 1973 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenyow 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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