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Kenisey Family History

Kenisey 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: Kinsey, Kelsey, Kenley, Kersey, Zenisek, Knisely, Heisey, Keesey

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Where is the Kenisey family from?

You can see how Kenisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenisey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenisey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kenisey family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenisey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Kenisey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenisey 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 Kenisey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Kenisey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Kenisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenisey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kenisey. 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 Kenisey. For the veterans among your Kenisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenisey lifespan?

Average Kenisey life expectancy in 1998 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenisey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenisey 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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