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Kenzig Family History

Kenzig 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: Kendig, Koenig, Danzig, Herzig, Kenning, Kennis, Benzie, Wenig

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Where is the Kenzig family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenzig. 50% of Kenzig 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%
  • Dock Hands
    50%

What Kenzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Kenzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenzig 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kenzig. 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 62 military records available for the last name Kenzig. For the veterans among your Kenzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenzig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kenzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kenzig in 1964 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenzig 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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