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Kenoly Family History

Kenoly 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: Kenly, Knoll, Kenny, Kelly, Kenley, Kendle, Karoly, Tenold, Konold

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Where is the Kenoly family from?

You can see how Kenoly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenoly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenoly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kenoly family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenoly's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kenoly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenoly 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 Kenoly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenoly. 50% of Kenoly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kenoly women worked as a House Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farmer Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Kenoly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Kenoly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenoly 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kenoly. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kenoly. For the veterans among your Kenoly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenoly lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Kenoly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kenoly in 1967 was 95, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenoly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenoly 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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