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Kenagy Family History

Kenagy Surname Meaning

Variant of Kanagy a surname of Swiss German origin (see Gnagey).

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


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Where is the Kenagy family from?

You can see how Kenagy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenagy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenagy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kenagy family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenagy's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kenagy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenagy 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 Kenagy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenagy. 24% of Kenagy men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Kenagy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenagy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenagy 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kenagy. 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 226 military records available for the last name Kenagy. For the veterans among your Kenagy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenagy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kenagy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kenagy in 1963 was 89, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenagy 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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