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Kenelty Family History

Kenelty 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, Kielty, Kelty, Fenerty, Meneley, Kenerly, Kennelly

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Where is the Kenelty family from?

You can see how Kenelty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenelty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenelty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kenelty family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenelty's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kenelty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenelty 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 80 census records available for the last name Kenelty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenelty 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 Kenelty. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kenelty. For the veterans among your Kenelty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenelty lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Kenelty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kenelty in 1958 was 58, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenelty 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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