Origins of the Kensett surname
About the Kensetts
We have a total of 1722 records for people with the last name Kensett.
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Interesting facts about Kensett
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Kensetts most likely to marry?
Passanos
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What are the most common Kensett first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Emily
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Common jobs for Kensetts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Kensetts in 1921
Laundress
12
Dressmaker
10
Cook
6
Servant
6
General Servant
5
Commmon male occupations for Kensetts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
12
General Labourer
11
Gardener
10
Bricklayer
5
Bricklayers Labourer
5
