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Kenniger Family History

Kenniger 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: Henniger, Kenner, Wenninger, Henninger, Penninger, Benninger

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Where is the Kenniger family from?

You can see how Kenniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenniger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenniger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kenniger families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kenniger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kenniger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenniger 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 134 census records available for the last name Kenniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenniger 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kenniger. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kenniger. For the veterans among your Kenniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenniger lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Kenniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kenniger in 1975 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenniger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenniger 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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