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Keneley Family History

Keneley 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, Keeley, Meneley, Henley, Seeley, Bentley, Hensley, Tenley

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Where is the Keneley family from?

You can see how Keneley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keneley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keneley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Keneley families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Keneley's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Keneley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keneley 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 387 census records available for the last name Keneley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keneley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Keneley. 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 66 military records available for the last name Keneley. For the veterans among your Keneley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keneley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1966, in the United States, Keneley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Keneley in 1962 was 77, and 88 in 1966.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keneley 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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