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Kenick Family History

Kenick 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: Senick, Knick, Renick, Kenrick, Penick, Fenwick, Bernick, Levick

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Where is the Kenick family from?

You can see how Kenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Kenick families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kenick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kenick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenick 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 Kenick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenick. 28% of Kenick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kenick women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenick were Mechanic and Dancer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Dancer
    50%

What Kenick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenick 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Kenick. 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 86 military records available for the last name Kenick. For the veterans among your Kenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kenick in 1966 was 67, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenick 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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