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Kenoff Family History

Kenoff 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: Kanoff, Knoff, Knopf, Koff, Medoff, Danoff, Eoff, Beloff, Janoff

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Where is the Kenoff family from?

You can see how Kenoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenoff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kenoff family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kenoff's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Kenoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Kenoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenoff 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kenoff. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kenoff. For the veterans among your Kenoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenoff lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Kenoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kenoff in 1978 was 83, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenoff 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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