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Keneker Family History

Keneker 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: Kerker, Kenkel, Kenner, Kinker, Keeler, Kneer, Kensler, Kender

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Where is the Keneker family from?

You can see how Keneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keneker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keneker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Keneker families living in New Jersey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Keneker's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Keneker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keneker 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 136 census records available for the last name Keneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keneker 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Keneker. 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 41 military records available for the last name Keneker. For the veterans among your Keneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keneker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Keneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Keneker in 1966 was 71, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keneker 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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