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Kenp Family History

Kenp 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: Kemp, Ken, Keep, Kent, Keip, Kelp, Kepp, Keng, Keup, Kong

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Where is the Kenp family from?

You can see how Kenp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kenp families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kenp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kenp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenp 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 Kenp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenp. 100% of Kenp 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenp 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Kenp. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kenp. For the veterans among your Kenp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenp lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenp 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenp

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