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Kenicott Family History

Kenicott 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: Kennicott, Endicott, Escott, Derricott, Westcott, Kennett, Linscott

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Where is the Kenicott family from?

You can see how Kenicott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenicott family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kenicott families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenicott's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kenicott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenicott 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 26 census records available for the last name Kenicott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenicott 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kenicott. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kenicott. For the veterans among your Kenicott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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