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Kenoyer Family History

Kenoyer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kneuer a variant of Knauer.

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


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Where is the Kenoyer family from?

You can see how Kenoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenoyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenoyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Kenoyer families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Kenoyer's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Kenoyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenoyer 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 Kenoyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenoyer. 23% of Kenoyer men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Kenoyer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenoyer were Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Kenoyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kenoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenoyer 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Kenoyer. 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 681 military records available for the last name Kenoyer. For the veterans among your Kenoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenoyer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kenoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kenoyer in 1952 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenoyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenoyer 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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