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Kensik Family History

Kensik 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: Mensik, Konik, Kosik, Kennis, Benik, Kunik, Kasik, Krenik, Bendik

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Where is the Kensik family from?

You can see how Kensik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kensik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kensik families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kensik's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kensik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kensik 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 Kensik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kensik. 100% of Kensik 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
    100%

What Kensik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Kensik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kensik 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kensik. 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 57 military records available for the last name Kensik. For the veterans among your Kensik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kensik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kensik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kensik in 1968 was 72, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kensik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kensik 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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