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Kenzal Family History

Kenzal 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: Kenkel, Kendall, Wenzel, Menza, Menzel, Henzel, Benza, Penza, Konczal

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Where is the Kenzal family from?

You can see how Kenzal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenzal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kenzal family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenzal's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kenzal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenzal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kenzal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Kenzal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenzal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kenzal. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kenzal. For the veterans among your Kenzal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenzal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Kenzal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kenzal in 1963 was 64, and 88 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenzal 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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