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Kenitzer Family History

Kenitzer 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: Konitzer, Mentzer, Kritzer, Knitter, Keiter, Snitzer, Kreitzer

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Where is the Kenitzer family from?

You can see how Kenitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kenitzer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenitzer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kenitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenitzer 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 Kenitzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kenitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Kenitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenitzer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kenitzer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kenitzer. For the veterans among your Kenitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenitzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kenitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kenitzer in 1963 was 70, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenitzer 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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