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Kenniston Family History

Kenniston Surname Meaning

English (Somerset and Middlesex): variant of Keniston. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Kenniston family from?

You can see how Kenniston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenniston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenniston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Kenniston families living in British Columbia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kenniston's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kenniston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenniston 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 Kenniston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenniston. 23% of Kenniston men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kenniston women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenniston were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Kenniston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kenniston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenniston 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Kenniston. 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 782 military records available for the last name Kenniston. For the veterans among your Kenniston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenniston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kenniston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kenniston in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenniston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenniston 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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