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Kenneway Family History

Kenneway 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: Kennerly, Kennedy, Kennealy, Kennelly, Kenney, Kenner, Kenny, Kenneth

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Where is the Kenneway family from?

You can see how Kenneway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenneway family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kenneway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Kenneway families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kenneway's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kenneway families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenneway 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 Kenneway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenneway. 50% of Kenneway 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
    50%
  • Store Mason
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Kenneway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Kenneway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenneway 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Kenneway. 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 99 military records available for the last name Kenneway. For the veterans among your Kenneway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenneway lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kenneway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kenneway in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenneway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenneway 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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