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Keneth Family History

Keneth 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: Kenneth, Keeth, Keinath, Kent, Kennett, Neth, Keith, Hereth, Koeth

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Where is the Keneth family from?

You can see how Keneth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keneth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keneth families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Keneth families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Keneth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keneth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keneth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keneth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keneth. 37% of Keneth men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Store Keeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Keneth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Keneth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keneth 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Keneth. 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 23 military records available for the last name Keneth. For the veterans among your Keneth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keneth lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Keneth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Keneth in 1983 was 76, and 71 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keneth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keneth 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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