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Kennisen Family History

Kennisen 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: Kennison, Kinnison, Kennis, Pennison, Jennison, Kenison, Kenneson

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Where is the Kennisen family from?

You can see how Kennisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennisen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kennisen families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kennisen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kennisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennisen 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 33 census records available for the last name Kennisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennisen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kennisen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kennisen. For the veterans among your Kennisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennisen lifespan?

Average Kennisen life expectancy in 2001 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennisen 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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