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Kensdy Family History

Kensdy 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: Kenady, Kenny, Hendy, Kinsey, Kelsey, Kenley, Bendy, Kersey, Keddy

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Where is the Kensdy family from?

You can see how Kensdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensdy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kensdy family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kensdy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kensdy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Kensdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensdy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kensdy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kensdy. For the veterans among your Kensdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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