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Kenisky Family History

Kenisky 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: Krenitsky, Kenison, Konesky, Kenny, Senick, Levitsky, Lansky, Kinsey

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Where is the Kenisky family from?

You can see how Kenisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenisky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kenisky family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kenisky's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Kenisky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Kenisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenisky 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kenisky. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kenisky. For the veterans among your Kenisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenisky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Kenisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kenisky in 1975 was 67, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenisky 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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