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Origins of the Kenner surname

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About the Kenners

We have a total number of 1984 records for people with the last name Kenner.

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Where do most Kenners live?

In 1921, most Kenners lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kenners

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,240 records for the Kenner surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Kenners most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Kenners.

What are the most common Kenner first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Kenner family members

Common jobs for Kenners

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Kenners in 1921
House Servant

7

Laundress

6

General Servant

5

House Keeper

4

None

3

Common Male occupations for Kenners in 1921
Tailor

16

Fisherman

12

Master

12

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

12

Able Seaman

11

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