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Kennerson Family History

Kennerson Surname Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Kennerson family from?

You can see how Kennerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kennerson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennerson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kennerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennerson 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 Kennerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kennerson. 36% of Kennerson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kennerson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kennerson were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Kennerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kennerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennerson 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Kennerson. 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 558 military records available for the last name Kennerson. For the veterans among your Kennerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennerson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kennerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kennerson in 1962 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennerson 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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