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Kenelia Family History

Kenelia 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: Venezia, Keelin, Kenkel, Knell, Melia, Vanella, Keel, Kivela, Kegel

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Where is the Kenelia family from?

You can see how Kenelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenelia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kenelia family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenelia's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kenelia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenelia 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 15 census records available for the last name Kenelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenelia 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kenelia. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kenelia. For the veterans among your Kenelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenelia lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kenelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kenelia in 1953 was 42, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenelia 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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