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Kenison Family History

Kenison Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kennison. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Kenison family from?

You can see how Kenison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Kenison families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kenison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kenison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenison 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 Kenison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fam Labourer Gen and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kenison. 43% of Kenison men worked as a Fam Labourer Gen and 90% of Kenison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenison were Sewerage Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fam Labourer Gen
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Sewerage Farm Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kenison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenison 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Kenison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kenison. For the veterans among your Kenison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenison lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kenison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kenison in 1952 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenison 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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