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Kennick Family History

Kennick Surname Meaning

Irish: perhaps a shortened variant of McKendrick. English: occasionally a late variant of Kernick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kennick family from?

You can see how Kennick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Kennick families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kennick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kennick families in 1891.
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What did your Kennick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kennick. 100% of Kennick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kennick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennick 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Kennick. 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 Kennick. For the veterans among your Kennick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kennick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kennick in 1965 was 84, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennick 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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