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Kenmore Family History

Kenmore Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Kenmuir a habitational name possibly from the village of Kenmuir (Wigtownshire).

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


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Where is the Kenmore family from?

You can see how Kenmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenmore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kenmore families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenmore's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kenmore families in 1911.
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What did your Kenmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Elevator Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenmore. 24% of Kenmore men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kenmore women worked as an Elevator Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenmore were Clerk and Comptometer Operator.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elevator Operator
    50%
  • Comptometer Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kenmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenmore 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Kenmore. 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 404 military records available for the last name Kenmore. For the veterans among your Kenmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenmore lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kenmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kenmore in 1956 was 50, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenmore 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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