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Kensic Family History

Kensic 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: Kennis, Mensik, Kenrick, Kendig, Dennis, Benson, Kunst, Kenyon

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Where is the Kensic family from?

You can see how Kensic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensic family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kensic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kensic family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kensic's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kensic families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kensic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Kensic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensic 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kensic. 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 Kensic. For the veterans among your Kensic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensic lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Kensic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kensic in 1975 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kensic 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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