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Kenys Family History

Kenys 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: Denys, Keys, Keays, Kenyon, Ken, Sens, Kenny, Leys, Kent, Benis

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Where is the Kenys family from?

You can see how Kenys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kenys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kenys family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kenys's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Kenys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenys 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 Kenys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenys. 60% of Kenys 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Kenys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenys 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Kenys. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kenys. For the veterans among your Kenys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenys 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenys

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