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Kenswil Family History

Kenswil 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, Kelsall, Hensell, Kendall, Pensyl, Kensler

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Where is the Kenswil family from?

You can see how Kenswil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenswil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenswil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kenswil families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenswil's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kenswil families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Kenswil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenswil 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kenswil. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kenswil. For the veterans among your Kenswil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenswil lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Kenswil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kenswil in 1981 was 95, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenswil 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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