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Kensmill Family History

Kensmill 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: Kelsall, Hensell, Kendall, Vencill, Kerswell, Estill, Betsill

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Where is the Kensmill family from?

You can see how Kensmill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensmill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kensmill family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kensmill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kensmill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensmill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Kensmill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensmill 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kensmill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kensmill. For the veterans among your Kensmill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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