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Kens Family History

Kens 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: Ken, Sens, Kent, Kees, Kehs, Gens, Keng, Jens, Rens, Bens

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Where is the Kens family from?

You can see how Kens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Kens families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kens's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Kens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kens 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 Kens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Nil was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kens. 100% of Kens women worked as a Nil.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nil
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kens 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Kens. 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 434 military records available for the last name Kens. For the veterans among your Kens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kens in 1966 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kens 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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