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Kenne Family History

Kenne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ken.

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


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Where is the Kenne family from?

You can see how Kenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kenne families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kenne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kenne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenne 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 Kenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenne. 26% of Kenne men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kenne women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenne were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

What Kenne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kenne. 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 Kenne. For the veterans among your Kenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenne lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kenne in 1960 was 54, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenne 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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