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Kenissey Family History

Kenissey 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: Knisley, Keirsey, Nissley, Kessel, Hensley, Weisser, Kinsey, Kelsey

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Where is the Kenissey family from?

You can see how Kenissey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenissey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kenissey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenissey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kenissey families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Kenissey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenissey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kenissey. 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 Kenissey. For the veterans among your Kenissey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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