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Kenish Family History

Kenish 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: Benish, Klish, Benis, Krish, Kennis, Klemish, Keith, Konishi, Danish

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Where is the Kenish family from?

You can see how Kenish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kenish families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenish's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kenish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenish 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 Kenish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenish. 100% of Kenish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kenish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Kenish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenish 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kenish. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kenish. For the veterans among your Kenish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kenish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kenish in 1967 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenish 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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