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Kennen Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Kennan . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Keenen, Dennen, Kenne, Kinner, Denney, Kennon, Benner, Kernen, Deneen

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Where is the Kennen family from?

You can see how Kennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Kennen families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kennen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kennen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kennen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kennen. 28% of Kennen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kennen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kennen were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennen 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Kennen. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Kennen. For the veterans among your Kennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kennen in 1944 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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