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Kenis Family History

Kenis 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: Benis, Kennis, Enis, Kanis, Denis, Kunis, Genis, Venis, Dennis, Reis

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Where is the Kenis family from?

You can see how Kenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Kenis families living in Manitoba. This was about 69% of all the recorded Kenis's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kenis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenis 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 Kenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenis. 34% of Kenis 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

What Kenis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Kenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenis 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Kenis. 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 90 military records available for the last name Kenis. For the veterans among your Kenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kenis in 1966 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenis 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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