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Kenack Family History

Kenack 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: Knack, Senick, Krack, Knick, Keck, Kopack, Cenac, Knock, Knaack, Nack

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Where is the Kenack family from?

You can see how Kenack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenack family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kenack families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Kenack families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenack's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Kenack families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenack 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 59 census records available for the last name Kenack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenack 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kenack. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kenack. For the veterans among your Kenack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenack

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