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Kenly Family History

Kenly Surname Meaning

Variant of Kenley.

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


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Where is the Kenly family from?

You can see how Kenly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Kenly families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kenly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kenly families in 1911.
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What did your Kenly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenly. 30% of Kenly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kenly women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kenly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kenly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenly 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Kenly. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kenly. For the veterans among your Kenly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kenly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kenly in 1962 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenly 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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