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Keneger Family History

Keneger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kenner, Krieger, Krueger, Denger, Keeler, Menger, Enger, Kneer

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Where is the Keneger family from?

You can see how Keneger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keneger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keneger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Keneger families living in Texas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Keneger's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Keneger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keneger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keneger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keneger. 50% of Keneger men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Keneger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keneger were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keneger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keneger 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Keneger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Keneger. For the veterans among your Keneger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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