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Kennison Family History

Kennison Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Kennison family from?

You can see how Kennison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Kennison families living in Surrey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kennison's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kennison families in 1891.
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What did your Kennison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kennison. 100% of Kennison men worked as a Carpenter and 92% of Kennison 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Shorthand Typist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kennison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennison 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 744 immigration records available for the last name Kennison. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kennison. For the veterans among your Kennison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennison lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kennison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kennison in 1955 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennison 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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