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Kenssey Family History

Kenssey 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: Kessel, Hensley, Kinsey, Kelsey, Kinsley, Kenley, Kensler, Kessen

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Where is the Kenssey family from?

You can see how Kenssey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenssey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kenssey family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenssey's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Kenssey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenssey 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 Kenssey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Press Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenssey. 100% of Kenssey women worked as a Press Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    100%

What Kenssey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Kenssey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenssey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kenssey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kenssey. For the veterans among your Kenssey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenssey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenssey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenssey

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