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Keneson Family History

Keneson 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: Kenerson, Kenison, Kenneson, Benson, Kenyon, Keeton, Kenton, Kelson

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Where is the Keneson family from?

You can see how Keneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keneson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keneson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Keneson families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Keneson's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Keneson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keneson 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 Keneson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keneson. 34% of Keneson 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
    34%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farming
    12%

What Keneson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Keneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keneson 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Keneson. 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 79 military records available for the last name Keneson. For the veterans among your Keneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keneson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keneson in 1963 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keneson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keneson 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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