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Kenendy Family History

Kenendy 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: Melendy, Kenny, Keedy, Kennedy, Keeney, Kemeny, Kenady, Kenerly

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Where is the Kenendy family from?

You can see how Kenendy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenendy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kenendy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kenendy family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kenendy's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Kenendy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenendy 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 248 census records available for the last name Kenendy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenendy 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kenendy. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kenendy. For the veterans among your Kenendy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenendy lifespan?

Average Kenendy life expectancy in 2004 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenendy 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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