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Kenah Family History

Kenah Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kenan, Ken, Bench, Kenny, Keinath, Bena, Sena, Kelch, Kuna, Kent

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Where is the Kenah family from?

You can see how Kenah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kenah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kenah families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kenah's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kenah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenah 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 Kenah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenah. 100% of Kenah 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenah 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Kenah. 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 292 military records available for the last name Kenah. For the veterans among your Kenah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenah lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kenah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kenah in 1964 was 57, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenah 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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