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Kenchin Family History

Kenchin Name 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: Kinchen, Minchin, Ketchie, Benthin, Kitchin, Pechin, Ketchen, Kenyon

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Where is the Kenchin family from?

You can see how Kenchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenchin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kenchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Kenchin family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenchin's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kenchin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kenchin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kenchin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Kenchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenchin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kenchin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Kenchin. For the veterans among your Kenchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenchin lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Kenchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kenchin in 1991 was 49, and 63 in 2003.

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