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Kenady Family History

Kenady Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish and Scottish Kennedy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kenady family from?

You can see how Kenady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Kenady families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kenady's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kenady families in 1911.
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What did your Kenady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenady. 25% of Kenady men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kenady women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenady were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Kenady family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Kenady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenady 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Kenady. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kenady. For the veterans among your Kenady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenady lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kenady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kenady in 1965 was 77, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenady

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenady 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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