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Kencke Family History

Kencke 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: Mencke, Bence, Kenkel, Denke, Keck, Kendle, Dence, Kracke, Lence

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Where is the Kencke family from?

You can see how Kencke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kencke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kencke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kencke families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kencke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kencke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kencke 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 Kencke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kencke. 67% of Kencke men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Kencke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Kencke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kencke 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Kencke. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kencke. For the veterans among your Kencke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kencke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kencke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kencke in 1971 was 87, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kencke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kencke 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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