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Kenz Family History

Kenz 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: Lenz, Ken, Ketz, Menz, Kent, Denz, Krenz, Benz, Konz, Keng

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Where is the Kenz family from?

You can see how Kenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 5 Kenz families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenz's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kenz families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenz 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 Kenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenz. 37% of Kenz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kenz women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenz were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Kenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Kenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenz 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Kenz. 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 224 military records available for the last name Kenz. For the veterans among your Kenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kenz in 1962 was 78, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenz 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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