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Kenline Family History

Kenline 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: Henline, Exline, Kenning, De Line, Keeling, Kline, Hanline, Redline

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Where is the Kenline family from?

You can see how Kenline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenline family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kenline families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kenline's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kenline families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenline 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 Kenline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenline. 22% of Kenline men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kenline women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenline were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Kenline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenline 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kenline. 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 81 military records available for the last name Kenline. For the veterans among your Kenline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenline lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kenline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kenline in 1945 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenline 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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