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Kenkins Family History

Kenkins 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: Jenkins, Denkins, Kenning, Henkin, Kennis, Jenkin, Perkins, Rankins

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Where is the Kenkins family from?

You can see how Kenkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kenkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kenkins families living in Kentucky. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kenkins's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kenkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenkins 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 Kenkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenkins. 100% of Kenkins 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Kenkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenkins 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kenkins. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kenkins. For the veterans among your Kenkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenkins lifespan?

Average Kenkins life expectancy in 1998 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenkins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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