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Kenshole Family History

Kenshole Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Kensell or Kingswell assuming that the concentration of Kenshole in Devon is due to migration.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kenshole family from?

You can see how Kenshole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenshole family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Kenshole families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Kenshole families living in Devon. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kenshole's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kenshole families in 1891.
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What did your Kenshole ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Cashier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kenshole. 34% of Kenshole men worked as a Bank Cashier and 100% of Kenshole 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Cashier
    34%
  • Lorry Driver
    23%
  • Solicitor
    23%
  • Master Butcher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kenshole family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenshole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenshole 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kenshole. 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 145 military records available for the last name Kenshole. For the veterans among your Kenshole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenshole lifespan?

Average Kenshole life expectancy in 2002 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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