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Kenne Family History

Kenne Name Meaning

English: variant of Ken .

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


Similar surnames: Keane, Denne, Keene, Jenne, Kennen, Fennel, Penney, Benner, Kendle

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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 1891 there were 19 Kenne families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kenne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kenne families in 1891.
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.

What did your Kenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenne. 75% of Kenne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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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 the UK, 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.

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