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Kenvyn Family History

Kenvyn Surname Meaning

see Canvin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kenvyn family from?

You can see how Kenvyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenvyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Kenvyn families living in Glamorgan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kenvyn's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Kenvyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenvyn 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 Kenvyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Schoolmaster and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kenvyn. 100% of Kenvyn men worked as a Schoolmaster and 100% of Kenvyn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Schoolmaster
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kenvyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Kenvyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenvyn 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kenvyn. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kenvyn. For the veterans among your Kenvyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenvyn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Kenvyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kenvyn in 1969 was 63, and 62 in 2001.

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