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Kenaston Family History

Kenaston Surname Meaning

Altered form of Engish Kenniston.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kenaston family from?

You can see how Kenaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenaston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenaston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Kenaston families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kenaston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kenaston families in 1891.
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What did your Kenaston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenaston. 100% of Kenaston 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenaston 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Kenaston. 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 580 military records available for the last name Kenaston. For the veterans among your Kenaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenaston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kenaston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kenaston in 1962 was 91, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenaston 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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