This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kensey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kensey Family History

Kensey Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire and Hertfordshire): variant of Kinsey.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kensey family from?

You can see how Kensey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kensey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Kensey families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Kensey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kensey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kensey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kensey. 100% of Kensey men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Kensey | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kensey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Kensey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Kensey

Passenger Lists

There are 494 immigration records available for the last name Kensey. 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.

View all Kensey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 597 military records available for the last name Kensey. For the veterans among your Kensey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kensey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kensey family history

Discover More

What is the average Kensey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kensey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kensey in 1961 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kensey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kensey 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kensey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial