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Kenaley Family History

Kenaley 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: Kenley, Kealey, Kanaley, Henley, Bentley, Hensley, Healey, Tenley

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Where is the Kenaley family from?

You can see how Kenaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenaley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Kenaley families living in Massachusetts. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kenaley's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kenaley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenaley 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 Kenaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenaley. 50% of Kenaley men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Kenaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Kenaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenaley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kenaley. 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 104 military records available for the last name Kenaley. For the veterans among your Kenaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenaley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kenaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kenaley in 1967 was 80, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenaley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenaley 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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