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Kenzler Family History

Kenzler 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: Kensler, Kanzler, Denzler, Kunzler, Henzler, Kinzler, Keszler

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Where is the Kenzler family from?

You can see how Kenzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenzler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kenzler families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kenzler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kenzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kenzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenzler. 100% of Kenzler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kenzler women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Kenzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Kenzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenzler 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Kenzler. 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 156 military records available for the last name Kenzler. For the veterans among your Kenzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenzler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kenzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kenzler in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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