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Kennig Family History

Kennig 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: Kenning, Kennis, Nennig, Hennig, Fennig, Kendig, Mennig, Dennis

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Where is the Kennig family from?

You can see how Kennig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kennig families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 3 Kennig families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennig's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kennig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennig 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 Kennig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Kennig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennig 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Kennig. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kennig. For the veterans among your Kennig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennig lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Kennig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kennig in 1977 was 49, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennig 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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