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Kenison Name Meaning

English: variant of Kennison . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Kennison, Kinnison, Benison, Kempson, Benson, Deniston, Kenneson

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Where is the Kenison family from?

You can see how Kenison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Kenison families living in New Hampshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kenison's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Kenison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kenison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenison. 27% of Kenison men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Kenison women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenison were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kenison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenison 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Kenison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kenison. For the veterans among your Kenison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenison lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kenison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kenison in 1952 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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