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Kenlein Family History

Kenlein 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: Klein, Kenley, Keelen, Koehnlein, Kellen, Kerlin, Uehlein, Keilen

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Where is the Kenlein family from?

You can see how Kenlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kenlein families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kenlein's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kenlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenlein 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 58 census records available for the last name Kenlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenlein 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kenlein. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kenlein. For the veterans among your Kenlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenlein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kenlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kenlein in 1967 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenlein 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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