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Kennicker Family History

Kennicker 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: Kenner, Keicher, Unzicker, Wenninger, Keesecker, Lennick, Henninger

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Where is the Kennicker family from?

You can see how Kennicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennicker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kennicker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kennicker family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennicker's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kennicker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennicker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kennicker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kennicker. 60% of Kennicker men worked as a Printer. .

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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

  • Printer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Kennicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennicker 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 Kennicker. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kennicker. For the veterans among your Kennicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennicker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kennicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kennicker in 1964 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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