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Kenefsky Family History

Kenefsky 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: Kanevsky, Konesky, Kenefick, Krenitsky, Kofsky, Selesky, Keesey

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Where is the Kenefsky family from?

You can see how Kenefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kenefsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kenefsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kenefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenefsky 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 52 census records available for the last name Kenefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenefsky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kenefsky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kenefsky. For the veterans among your Kenefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenefsky lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Kenefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kenefsky in 1990 was 90, and 36 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenefsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenefsky 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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