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Kenisell Family History

Kenisell 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: Hensell, Knisely, Kessell, Kendell, Kennell, Kinsell, Mansell

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Where is the Kenisell family from?

You can see how Kenisell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenisell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenisell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kenisell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenisell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kenisell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenisell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Kenisell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenisell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kenisell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kenisell. For the veterans among your Kenisell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenisell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kenisell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kenisell in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenisell 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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