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Kensicki Family History

Kensicki 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: Kunicki, Konicki, Kenrick, Fenwick, Senick, Knick, Kendrick, Sinicki

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Where is the Kensicki family from?

You can see how Kensicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensicki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kensicki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kensicki families living in New York. This was about 14% of all the recorded Kensicki's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Kensicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensicki 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 Kensicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kensicki. 45% of Kensicki men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kensicki women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kensicki were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    45%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Kensicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Kensicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensicki 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kensicki. 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 83 military records available for the last name Kensicki. For the veterans among your Kensicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensicki lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kensicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kensicki in 1959 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kensicki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kensicki 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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