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Kenochan Family History

Kenochan 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: Kochan, Kocian, Enoch, Kinchen, Kocan, Knoche, Lenahan, Heneghan

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Where is the Kenochan family from?

You can see how Kenochan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenochan family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Kenochan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenochan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kenochan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Kenochan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenochan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kenochan. 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 Kenochan. For the veterans among your Kenochan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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