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Kenward Family History

Kenward Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): from the Middle English personal name Keneward Kennard (Old English Cēnweard formed from cēn ‘keen’ + weard ‘keeper guardian’).

The name has been confused with Old English Cyneweard and Cyneheard; see Kinnard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kenward family from?

You can see how Kenward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 420 Kenward families living in Sussex. This was about 52% of all the recorded Kenward's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kenward families in 1891.
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What did your Kenward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kenward. 20% of Kenward men worked as a Gardener and 74% of Kenward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenward were House Painter and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Gardener
    20%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Retired
    7%
  • House Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Kenward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenward 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kenward. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kenward. For the veterans among your Kenward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenward lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kenward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kenward in 1964 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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