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Kenitz Family History

Kenitz 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: Kanitz, Kienitz, Kemnitz, Benitz, Keitz, Kertz, Ketz, Kritz, Beitz

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Where is the Kenitz family from?

You can see how Kenitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Kenitz families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenitz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kenitz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kenitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenitz. 28% of Kenitz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kenitz women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenitz 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Kenitz. 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 126 military records available for the last name Kenitz. For the veterans among your Kenitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenitz lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kenitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kenitz in 1945 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

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