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Kenich Family History

Kenich 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: Enoch, Bench, Kalich, Senick, Rensch, Fenrich, Kulich, Eich, Belich

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Where is the Kenich family from?

You can see how Kenich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kenich family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kenich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenich 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 Kenich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenich. 100% of Kenich men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kenich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Kenich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenich 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kenich. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kenich. For the veterans among your Kenich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenich lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Kenich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kenich in 1979 was 90, and 64 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenich 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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