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Kenepp Family History

Kenepp 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: Keneipp, Knepp, Knapp, Knopp, Keep, Klepp, Knipp, Kneip, Kneipp

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Where is the Kenepp family from?

You can see how Kenepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenepp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenepp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kenepp families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kenepp's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kenepp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenepp 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 Kenepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenepp. 35% of Kenepp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kenepp women worked as a Helper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Kenepp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Kenepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenepp 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kenepp. 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 72 military records available for the last name Kenepp. For the veterans among your Kenepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenepp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kenepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kenepp in 1964 was 86, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenepp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenepp ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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