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Kensharper Family History

Kensharper 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: Sharper, Harper, Knapper, Kensler, Kehrer, Kerper, Rensberger

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Where is the Kensharper family from?

You can see how Kensharper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensharper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kensharper family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kensharper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kensharper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensharper 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 7 census records available for the last name Kensharper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensharper 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kensharper. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kensharper. For the veterans among your Kensharper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensharper lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Kensharper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kensharper in 1974 was 66, and 52 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kensharper 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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