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 68
Cotton Weaver 18
Coal Miner 13
Dress Maker 4
Farm Labourer 3
General Labourer 3
Laundress 3
School 3
Worsted Mill Hand 3
Provision Dealer 2
Charwoman 2
Cotton Dyer 2
Cotton Minder 2
Errand Boy 2
Iron Moulder 2
Iron Turner 2
News Agent 2
Plumber 2
Shoe Maker 2
Waitress 2
Blacksmith 2
Out Of Employ 2
Woollen Weaver 2
Kitchenmaid 2
Wife 2

Kenshaw Surname Variants Ranking

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

Did you know?

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

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