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Kenski Family History

Kenski 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: Lenski, Kanski, Koski, Demski, Debski, Okonski, Fenske, Kempski

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Where is the Kenski family from?

You can see how Kenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kenski families living in Ohio. This was about 15% of all the recorded Kenski's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Kenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenski 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 Kenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenski. 58% of Kenski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kenski women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    58%
  • Machinist
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Kenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Kenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenski 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Kenski. 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 239 military records available for the last name Kenski. For the veterans among your Kenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kenski in 1966 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenski 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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