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Kensil Family History

Kensil 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: Kenkel, Keil, Kessel, Pensyl, Sensel, Kennis, Mensik, Bensel, Vensel

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Where is the Kensil family from?

You can see how Kensil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kensil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Kensil families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kensil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kensil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kensil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kensil. 43% of Kensil men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Kensil women worked as a Packer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Kensil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kensil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensil 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kensil. 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 267 military records available for the last name Kensil. For the veterans among your Kensil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kensil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kensil in 1963 was 92, and 47 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kensil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kensil 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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