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Kenik Family History

Kenik 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: Konik, Benik, Kunik, Krenik, Wenk, Ken, Keil, Koenig, Karnik, Lesnik

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Where is the Kenik family from?

You can see how Kenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kenik families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Kenik families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kenik's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kenik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenik 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 Kenik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenik. 100% of Kenik men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Kenik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Kenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenik 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Kenik. 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 54 military records available for the last name Kenik. For the veterans among your Kenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Kenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kenik in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenik 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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