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Kenneweg Family History

Kenneweg 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: Kennemer, Kennerly, Kenner, Kenneth, Kennebeck, Kenning, Kennett

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Where is the Kenneweg family from?

You can see how Kenneweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenneweg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kenneweg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Kenneweg families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 68% of all the recorded Kenneweg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kenneweg families in 1880.
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What did your Kenneweg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenneweg. 50% of Kenneweg men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kenneweg women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenneweg were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Kenneweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenneweg 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Kenneweg. 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 226 military records available for the last name Kenneweg. For the veterans among your Kenneweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenneweg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kenneweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kenneweg in 1960 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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