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Kenson Family History

Kenson 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: Benson, Kenyon, Kenton, Kelson, Kinson, Henson, Jenson, Penson

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Where is the Kenson family from?

You can see how Kenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kenson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kenson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenson 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 Kenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenson. 100% of Kenson 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenson 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Kenson. 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 252 military records available for the last name Kenson. For the veterans among your Kenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kenson in 1964 was 79, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenson 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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