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Kenzy Family History

Kenzy 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: Kenny, Kenly, Henry, Lenz, Penny, Ken, Denny, Ketz, Kelly, Hendy

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Where is the Kenzy family from?

You can see how Kenzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenzy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenzy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kenzy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenzy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kenzy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenzy 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 Kenzy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenzy. 60% of Kenzy men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Kenzy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Kenzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenzy 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kenzy. 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 87 military records available for the last name Kenzy. For the veterans among your Kenzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenzy lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kenzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kenzy in 1947 was 38, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenzy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenzy 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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