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Kencaid Family History

Kencaid 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: Kincaid, Kennard, Kinkaid, Kincaide, Kenward, Konrad, Kendall

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Where is the Kencaid family from?

You can see how Kencaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kencaid family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kencaid families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Kencaid families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kencaid's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kencaid families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kencaid 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 Kencaid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kencaid. 25% of Kencaid men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Kencaid women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kencaid were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%

What Kencaid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kencaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kencaid 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Kencaid. 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 Kencaid. For the veterans among your Kencaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kencaid lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Kencaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kencaid in 1975 was 68, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kencaid 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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