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Kensit Family History

Kensit Surname Meaning

see Kensett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kensit family from?

You can see how Kensit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kensit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Kensit families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Kensit's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kensit families in 1891.
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What did your Kensit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kensit. 100% of Kensit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kensit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensit 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Kensit. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kensit. For the veterans among your Kensit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kensit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kensit in 1966 was 64, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kensit 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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