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Kensak Family History

Kensak 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: Kosak, Korsak, Mensik, Lesak, Kossak, Benak, Kasak, Kanak, Kennan

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Where is the Kensak family from?

You can see how Kensak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kensak families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kensak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kensak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kensak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensak 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 Kensak ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kensak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Kensak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensak 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kensak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kensak. For the veterans among your Kensak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensak lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Kensak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kensak in 1976 was 63, and 37 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kensak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kensak 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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