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Kenynon Family History

Kenynon 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: Kenyon, Kennon, Kenton, Eynon, Lennon, Keyton, Keylon, Hennon

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Where is the Kenynon family from?

You can see how Kenynon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenynon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Kenynon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kenynon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenynon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kenynon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Kenynon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenynon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kenynon. 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 military records available for the last name Kenynon. For the veterans among your Kenynon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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