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Kilkenny Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Chainnigh ‘son of the servant (or devotee) of (Saint) Cainneach’ (often Anglicized Canice). See also McElhinney .

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


Similar surnames: Kilkelly, Killen, Gilsenan, Kenny, Keaveny, Killeen, Pilkey, Gilkey

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Where is the Kilkenny family from?

You can see how Kilkenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilkenny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilkenny families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Kilkenny families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kilkenny's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Kilkenny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilkenny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilkenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kilkenny. 100% of Kilkenny 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Kilkenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilkenny 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kilkenny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kilkenny. For the veterans among your Kilkenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilkenny lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kilkenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kilkenny in 1950 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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