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Kennister Family History

Kennister 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: Bannister, Keister, Kenniston, Fenster, Kenner, Kempster, Meister

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Where is the Kennister family from?

You can see how Kennister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennister family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kennister family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennister's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kennister families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kennister ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kennister ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Kennister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennister 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kennister. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kennister. For the veterans among your Kennister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennister lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Kennister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kennister in 1981 was 81, and 87 in 1996.

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