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Kenvig Family History

Kenvig 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: Kendig, Koenig, Kenning, Kervin, Kevin, Kennis, Selvig, Wenig, Keimig

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Where is the Kenvig family from?

You can see how Kenvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenvig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kenvig families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Kenvig families living in Lancashire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Kenvig's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kenvig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenvig 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 Kenvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenvig. 100% of Kenvig 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 152 census records available for the last name Kenvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenvig 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kenvig. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kenvig. For the veterans among your Kenvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenvig

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