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Keneagy Family History

Keneagy 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: Kenealy, Kenagy, Kanagy, Keagy, Kenady, Kenerly, Kennealy, Gnagy

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Where is the Keneagy family from?

You can see how Keneagy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keneagy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keneagy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keneagy family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Keneagy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Keneagy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keneagy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Keneagy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keneagy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Keneagy. 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 55 military records available for the last name Keneagy. For the veterans among your Keneagy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keneagy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Keneagy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Keneagy in 1967 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keneagy 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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