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Kennau Family History

Kennau 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: Kennan, Kenna, Penna, Kenner, Senna, Kenny, Menna, Kennis, Keenan

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Where is the Kennau family from?

You can see how Kennau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kennau family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennau's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kennau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennau 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 9 census records available for the last name Kennau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennau 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kennau. 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 Kennau. For the veterans among your Kennau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennau lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennau 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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