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Kennion Family History

Kennion Surname Meaning

see Kenyon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kennion family from?

You can see how Kennion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kennion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Kennion families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kennion's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kennion families in 1891.
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What did your Kennion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kennion. 56% of Kennion 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
    56%
  • Norland Nurse Retired
    23%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Kennion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennion 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Kennion. 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 113 military records available for the last name Kennion. For the veterans among your Kennion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennion lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kennion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kennion in 1966 was 80, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennion 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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