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Keniry Family History

Keniry Surname Meaning

reduced from Mac Innéirghe see McEnery.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Keniry family from?

You can see how Keniry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keniry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keniry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Keniry families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Keniry's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Keniry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keniry 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 Keniry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keniry. 34% of Keniry 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keniry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keniry 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Keniry. 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 133 military records available for the last name Keniry. For the veterans among your Keniry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keniry lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Keniry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Keniry in 1960 was 60, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keniry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keniry 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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