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Kensie Family History

Kensie 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: Dansie, Kendle, Lennie, Kensler, Kennis, Benzie, Mensik, Jessie

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Where is the Kensie family from?

You can see how Kensie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kensie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kensie families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kensie's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kensie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensie 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Kensie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensie 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Kensie. 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 150 military records available for the last name Kensie. For the veterans among your Kensie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kensie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kensie in 1966 was 72, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kensie 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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