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Kenass Family History

Kenass 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: Knaus, Krass, Kienast, Kass, Kennis, Repass, Klass, Nass, Kniss

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Where is the Kenass family from?

You can see how Kenass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenass family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Kenass family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenass's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kenass families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Kenass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenass 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kenass. 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 Kenass. For the veterans among your Kenass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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