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Kennard Family History

Kennard Name Meaning

English (Sussex and Kent): variant of Kenward or Kinnard or perhaps Kenwood a habitational name from Kenwood in Kenton (Devon).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vennard, Cunard, Leonard, Connard, Reynard, Seward, Bernard, Lenard

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Where is the Kennard family from?

You can see how Kennard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 24 Kennard families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kennard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kennard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kennard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kennard. 44% of Kennard men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Accountant
    13%
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Census Records

There are 57,000 census records available for the last name Kennard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennard 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Kennard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Kennard. For the veterans among your Kennard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennard lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kennard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kennard in 1951 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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