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Kensington Family History

Kensington Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Surrey): habitational name from Kensington (Middlesex). The placename derives from the Old English personal name Cynesige + Old English connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


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Where is the Kensington family from?

You can see how Kensington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Kensington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Kensington families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kensington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kensington families in 1891.
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What did your Kensington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kensington. 85% of Kensington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Mantle Machinist
    8%

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There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kensington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensington 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Kensington. 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 218 military records available for the last name Kensington. For the veterans among your Kensington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensington lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Kensington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kensington in 1968 was 65, and 73 in 2000.

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