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Kenchington Family History

Kenchington Surname Meaning

see Kensington.

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


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Where is the Kenchington family from?

You can see how Kenchington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenchington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Kenchington families living in Dorset. This was about 7% of all the recorded Kenchington's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Kenchington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenchington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kenchington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kenchington. 28% of Kenchington men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Kenchington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenchington were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Mine Haulage Worker Below Ground
    19%
  • Farmworker
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Kenchington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kenchington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenchington 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Kenchington. 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 197 military records available for the last name Kenchington. For the veterans among your Kenchington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenchington lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1986, in the United States, Kenchington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kenchington in 1984 was 60, and 92 in 1986.

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