Kenshaw Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Kenshaw Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Kenshaw family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 20
Silk Weaver 4
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 3
Son To Farmer 2
Doffer Cotton 2
Joiner Apprentice 2
Labourer 2
Home 2
Carter General 1
Block Printer Calico 1
Bolt And Screw Maker 1
Boot Binder 1
Berlin Shop 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Butcher 1
Foundry 1
General Dealer 1
Grocer Apprentice 1
Mechanic 1
Upholsterer 1
Upholsterers Wife 1
Engineer 1
Hosier 1
House Keeper 1
Pattern Maker 1

Kenshaw Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Kneeshaw 75% 2,039
2 Kenshaw 100% 1,696

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The surname Kenshaw is the 2nd most popular variant of Kneeshaw.

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