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Kensch Family History

Kensch 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: Rensch, Mensch, Keusch, Kersch, Gensch, Hensch, Lensch, Kelsch

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Where is the Kensch family from?

You can see how Kensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kensch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kensch family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kensch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kensch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensch 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 178 census records available for the last name Kensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensch 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Kensch. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kensch. For the veterans among your Kensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kensch 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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