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Kenwood Family History

Kenwood Surname Meaning

English (Devon):: habitational name from Kenwood in Kenton (Devon). The place may take its name from the river Kenn (of uncertain origin) + Old English wudu ‘wood’.

Variant of Kenward or Kennard.

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


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You can see how Kenwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Kenwood families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kenwood's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kenwood families in 1911.
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What did your Kenwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kenwood. 34% of Kenwood men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Broker
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Ingnieur
    23%

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Passenger Lists

There are 472 immigration records available for the last name Kenwood. 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 245 military records available for the last name Kenwood. For the veterans among your Kenwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenwood lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kenwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kenwood in 1967 was 62, and 90 in 2004.

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