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Kenko Family History

Kenko 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: Benko, Senko, Renko, Zeno, Kenyon, Wenk, Kano, Kenkel, Ken, Kenton

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Where is the Kenko family from?

You can see how Kenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kenko family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kenko families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenko 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 30 census records available for the last name Kenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenko 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kenko. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kenko. For the veterans among your Kenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kenko in 1962 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenko 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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