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Kenum Family History

Kenum 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: Keenum, Ken, Ranum, Kenny, Keim, Kent, Kelm, Henjum, Veum, Lerum

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Where is the Kenum family from?

You can see how Kenum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kenum family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenum's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Kenum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenum 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 Kenum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenum. 50% of Kenum men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%

What Kenum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Kenum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenum 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kenum. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kenum. For the veterans among your Kenum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenum lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Kenum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kenum in 1972 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenum 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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