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Kenix Family History

Kenix 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: Enix, Penix, Knox, Ken, Keil, Koenig, Kenny, Felix, Nix, Keim

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Where is the Kenix family from?

You can see how Kenix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenix family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kenix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kenix family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenix's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kenix families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenix 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 10 census records available for the last name Kenix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenix 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 Kenix. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kenix. For the veterans among your Kenix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenix lifespan?

Average Kenix life expectancy in 1967 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenix 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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