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Kenzer Family History

Kenzer 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: Kenner, Krenzer, Kender, Genzer, Kelzer, Denzer, Kunzer, Kinzer

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Where is the Kenzer family from?

You can see how Kenzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenzer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Kenzer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kenzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenzer 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 Kenzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenzer. 39% of Kenzer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kenzer women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Granite Waker
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kenzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Kenzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenzer 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Kenzer. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kenzer. For the veterans among your Kenzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenzer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Kenzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kenzer in 1971 was 68, and 28 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenzer 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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