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Kenelay Family History

Kenelay Surname 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: Kenley, Keelan, Keeley, Meneley, Kenerly, Kennelly, Kenealy, Keely

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Where is the Kenelay family from?

You can see how Kenelay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenelay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kenelay families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kenelay's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kenelay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenelay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Kenelay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenelay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kenelay. 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 Kenelay. For the veterans among your Kenelay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenelay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Kenelay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kenelay in 1971 was 74, and 77 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenelay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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