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Kennings Name Meaning

variant of Kenning with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Kenning, Jennings, Hennings, Pennings, Henning, Kanning, Penning

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Where is the Kennings family from?

You can see how Kennings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kennings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Kennings families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Kennings's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kennings families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kennings ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kennings. 100% of Kennings men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kennings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennings 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Kennings. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Kennings. For the veterans among your Kennings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennings lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Kennings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kennings in 1977 was 86, and 81 in 2003.

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