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Kensan Family History

Kensan 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: Kennan, Kenan, Benson, Kinman, Kenyon, Kenton, Kelman, Kelson, Keelan

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Where is the Kensan family from?

You can see how Kensan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kensan families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kensan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kensan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensan 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 30 census records available for the last name Kensan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kensan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kensan. For the veterans among your Kensan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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