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Kenia Family History

Kenia Name 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: Kania, Kenna, Penna, Ken, Kanda, Melia, Keil, Koenig, Senna, Kenny

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Where is the Kenia family from?

You can see how Kenia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kenia family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenia's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kenia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kenia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenia. 100% of Kenia men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Kenia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenia 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kenia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Kenia. For the veterans among your Kenia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Kenia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kenia in 1970 was 63, and 79 in 2001.

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