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Kenscher Family History

Kenscher 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: Kerscher, Keicher, Kreischer, Kensler, Kutscher, Ketcher, Reuscher

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Where is the Kenscher family from?

You can see how Kenscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kenscher family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenscher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kenscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenscher 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 94 census records available for the last name Kenscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenscher 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kenscher. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kenscher. For the veterans among your Kenscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenscher

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