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Kenzle Family History

Kenzle 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: Kendle, Kienzle, Kemble, Kenley, Kensler, Benzie, Bentle, Gentle

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Where is the Kenzle family from?

You can see how Kenzle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenzle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Kenzle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Kenzle family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenzle's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kenzle families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenzle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Kenzle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenzle 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Kenzle. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kenzle. For the veterans among your Kenzle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenzle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Kenzle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kenzle in 1969 was 61, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenzle 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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