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Kensick Family History

Kensick 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: Kenrick, Fenwick, Senick, Knick, Kendrick, Henrick, Lennick, Kenefick

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Where is the Kensick family from?

You can see how Kensick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kensick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Kensick families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kensick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kensick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kensick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kensick. 50% of Kensick men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Kensick women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kensick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Kensick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensick 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kensick. 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 230 military records available for the last name Kensick. For the veterans among your Kensick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensick lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Kensick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kensick in 1973 was 70, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kensick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kensick 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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