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Kenaus Family History

Kenaus 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: Knaus, Kennis, Kaus, Naus, Venus, Knaup, Kraus, Renaud, Lenius, Knauf

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Where is the Kenaus family from?

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

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenaus. 100% of Kenaus men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Kenaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenaus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kenaus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kenaus. For the veterans among your Kenaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenaus 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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