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Kensella Family History

Kensella 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: Kinsella, Hensell, Kessell, Mennella, Kennelly, Pennella, Kendell

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Where is the Kensella family from?

You can see how Kensella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensella family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kensella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Kensella families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kensella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kensella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensella 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 Kensella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kensella. 25% of Kensella men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Kensella women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kensella were Dairy Farm and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Plumber
    17%
  • Dairy Farm
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kensella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensella 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Kensella. 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 57 military records available for the last name Kensella. For the veterans among your Kensella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensella lifespan?

Average Kensella life expectancy in 1967 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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