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Kenworth Family History

Kenworth Surname Meaning

variant of Kenworthy with loss of the final syllable. see Kenward and Kennard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kenworth family from?

You can see how Kenworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Kenworth families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kenworth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kenworth families in 1911.
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What did your Kenworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenworth. 34% of Kenworth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kenworth women worked as a Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenworth 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Kenworth. 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 75 military records available for the last name Kenworth. For the veterans among your Kenworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenworth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Kenworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kenworth in 1963 was 68, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenworth 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.

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