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Kenzie Family History

Kenzie Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McKenzie .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Benzie, Kinzie, Menzie, Menzies, Kendle, Lennie, Kennis, Elzie

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Where is the Kenzie family from?

You can see how Kenzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenzie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenzie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 43 Kenzie families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kenzie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kenzie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenzie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kenzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kenzie. 59% of Kenzie men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kenzie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenzie were Machinist and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 82,000 census records available for the last name Kenzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenzie 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 23,000 immigration records available for the last name Kenzie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Kenzie. For the veterans among your Kenzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenzie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kenzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kenzie in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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