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Kenser Family History

Kenser 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: Kenner, Keyser, Keser, Kensler, Kender, Genser, Yenser, Enser, Lenser

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Where is the Kenser family from?

You can see how Kenser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kenser family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kenser's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Kenser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenser 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 Kenser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenser. 25% of Kenser men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Kenser women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenser were Farming and House Keeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Laundress
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • House Keeper
    16%

What Kenser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenser 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Kenser. 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 177 military records available for the last name Kenser. For the veterans among your Kenser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kenser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kenser in 1963 was 62, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenser 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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