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Kenow Family History

Kenow 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: Konow, Zeno, Kenyon, Kano, Knox, Ken, Kenton, Kew, Kenny, Seno

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Where is the Kenow family from?

You can see how Kenow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kenow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kenow family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenow's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kenow families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenow 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 Kenow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenow. 100% of Kenow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kenow women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kenow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Kenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenow 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 Kenow. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kenow. For the veterans among your Kenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kenow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kenow in 1964 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenow 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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