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Keningale Surname Meaning

From Kenninghall (Norfolk) which is recorded as Keninchala and Cheninkehala in 1086. The place-name means ‘nook of the people of a person called Cēna’.

It originates from the Old English personal name Cēna combined with the Old English group-name suffix -ingas (genitive -inga-).

Additionally, the element halh translates to ‘nook’ or ‘corner of land’.

This etymology reflects the historical significance of the location and its ties to the people who once inhabited it.

Kenninghall’s name thus encapsulates a sense of identity and belonging rooted in its linguistic heritage.

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


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You can see how Keningale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keningale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Keningale families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Keningale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keningale families in 1891.
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In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keningale. 100% of Keningale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

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