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Kensilla Family History

Kensilla 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: Kinsella, Mansilla, Sevilla, Kelsall, Hensell, Kendall, Mancilla

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Where is the Kensilla family from?

You can see how Kensilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensilla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kensilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kensilla families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kensilla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kensilla families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Kensilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensilla 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kensilla. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kensilla. For the veterans among your Kensilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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