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Kenker Family History

Kenker 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: Kerker, Kenkel, Kenner, Kinker, Kender, Kelker, Zenker, Denker

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Where is the Kenker family from?

You can see how Kenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kenker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Kenker family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenker's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kenker families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenker 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 Kenker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenker. 43% of Kenker 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Owner Comanager
    29%

What Kenker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Kenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenker 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Kenker. 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 245 military records available for the last name Kenker. For the veterans among your Kenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kenker in 1971 was 83, and 34 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenker 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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