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Kenright Family History

Kenright 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: Enright, Knight, Jinright, Canright, Epright, Ebright, Bennight

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Where is the Kenright family from?

You can see how Kenright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenright family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Kenright families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Kenright families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kenright's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kenright families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Kenright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenright 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kenright. 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 Kenright. For the veterans among your Kenright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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