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Kenenedy Family History

Kenenedy 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: Kennedy, Keeney, Kenney, Kennerly, Kenner, Melendy, Kenny, Kenneth

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Where is the Kenenedy family from?

You can see how Kenenedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenenedy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenenedy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kenenedy family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenenedy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kenenedy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenenedy 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 88 census records available for the last name Kenenedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenenedy 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 Kenenedy. 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 military records available for the last name Kenenedy. For the veterans among your Kenenedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenenedy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenenedy 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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