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Kensmoe Family History

Kensmoe 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: Densmore, Kelsoe, Benson, Kenyon, Kenton, Benston, Dunsmore, Kelson

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Where is the Kensmoe family from?

You can see how Kensmoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensmoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kensmoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kensmoe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kensmoe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kensmoe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensmoe 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 Kensmoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kensmoe. 60% of Kensmoe men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Kensmoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Kensmoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensmoe 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kensmoe. 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 109 military records available for the last name Kensmoe. For the veterans among your Kensmoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensmoe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kensmoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kensmoe in 1965 was 69, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kensmoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kensmoe 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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