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Kensitt Family History

Kensitt 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: Kennett, Keitt, Bennitt, Kunst, Leavitt, Nesbitt, Skerritt, Kitt

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Where is the Kensitt family from?

You can see how Kensitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kensitt family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Kensitt's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Kensitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Kensitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensitt 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Kensitt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kensitt. For the veterans among your Kensitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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