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Kennealy Family History

Kennealy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kenneally found in Kent and Lancashire (England).

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


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Where is the Kennealy family from?

You can see how Kennealy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennealy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kennealy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Kennealy families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kennealy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kennealy families in 1911.
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What did your Kennealy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kennealy. 24% of Kennealy men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Kennealy women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kennealy were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Fireman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Kennealy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kennealy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennealy 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Kennealy. 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 397 military records available for the last name Kennealy. For the veterans among your Kennealy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennealy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kennealy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kennealy in 1962 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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