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Kensal Family History

Kensal 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: Kenkel, Kessel, Kelsall, Kendall, Pensyl, Bansal, Sensel, Bensel

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Where is the Kensal family from?

You can see how Kensal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kensal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Kensal families living in Northumberland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kensal's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Kensal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Kensal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensal 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kensal. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kensal. For the veterans among your Kensal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensal lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kensal

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