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Kenkman Family History

Kenkman 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: Kerkman, Kinman, Kelman, Beckman, Henman, Berkman, Wenman, Kirkman

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Where is the Kenkman family from?

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

What did your Kenkman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Kenkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenkman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kenkman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kenkman. For the veterans among your Kenkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenkman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Kenkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kenkman in 1973 was 20, and 72 in 1995.

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