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Kenosha Family History

Kenosha 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: Henshaw, Genova, Enoch, Kershaw, Kinoshita, Kosa, Enos, Knoche

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Where is the Kenosha family from?

You can see how Kenosha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenosha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenosha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Kenosha families living in Missouri. This was about 79% of all the recorded Kenosha's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kenosha families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Kenosha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenosha 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kenosha. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kenosha. For the veterans among your Kenosha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenosha lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Kenosha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kenosha in 1958 was 25, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenosha 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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