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Keniley Family History

Keniley 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, Henley, Bentley, Hensley, Tenley, Kinsley, Keeley, Kendle

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Where is the Keniley family from?

You can see how Keniley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keniley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keniley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Keniley family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keniley's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Keniley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keniley 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 155 census records available for the last name Keniley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keniley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Keniley. 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 18 military records available for the last name Keniley. For the veterans among your Keniley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keniley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Keniley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keniley in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keniley 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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