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Kenneson Family History

Kenneson Surname Meaning

Probably Scottish: variant of Kenison.

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


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Where is the Kenneson family from?

You can see how Kenneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenneson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenneson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kenneson families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenneson's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Kenneson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenneson 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 Kenneson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenneson. 27% of Kenneson men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kenneson women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenneson were Farm Laborer and Servant.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Servant
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kenneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenneson 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Kenneson. 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 324 military records available for the last name Kenneson. For the veterans among your Kenneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenneson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kenneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kenneson in 1961 was 45, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenneson 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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