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Kennets Family History

Kennets 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, Kennett, Kenner, Bennett, Kennis, Kennedy, Jenness, Kennel

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Where is the Kennets family from?

You can see how Kennets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennets family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kennets families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kennets family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennets's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kennets families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennets 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 70 census records available for the last name Kennets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennets 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kennets. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kennets. For the veterans among your Kennets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennets lifespan?

Average Kennets life expectancy in 1968 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennets 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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