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Kenat Family History

Kenat 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: Kent, Kenan, Donat, Kunst, Kant, Ken, Kabat, Wendt, Kenny, Neat

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Where is the Kenat family from?

You can see how Kenat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kenat families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenat's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kenat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kenat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenat. 100% of Kenat women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kenat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Kenat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenat 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kenat. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kenat. For the veterans among your Kenat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kenat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kenat in 1966 was 68, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenat 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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