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Kenion Family History

Kenion Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Kenyon.

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


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Where is the Kenion family from?

You can see how Kenion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Kenion families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kenion's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kenion families in 1891.
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What did your Kenion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenion. 55% of Kenion 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
    55%
  • No Occupation
    46%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kenion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenion 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Kenion. 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 325 military records available for the last name Kenion. For the veterans among your Kenion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenion lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kenion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kenion in 1952 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenion 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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