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Kenekes Family History

Kenekes 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: Kerekes, Kenkel, Meneses, Menezes, Koeneke, Menees, Deneke, Henkes

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Where is the Kenekes family from?

You can see how Kenekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenekes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kenekes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenekes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kenekes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Kenekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenekes 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kenekes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kenekes. For the veterans among your Kenekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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