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Kenpen Family History

Kenpen 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: Kempen, Keppen, Kennen, Kampen, Kenyon, Kenkel, Kenton, Kenner

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Where is the Kenpen family from?

You can see how Kenpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenpen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Kenpen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kenpen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenpen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kenpen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenpen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Kenpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenpen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kenpen. 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 military records available for the last name Kenpen. For the veterans among your Kenpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenpen 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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