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Keneally Family History

Keneally Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kenneally.

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


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Where is the Keneally family from?

You can see how Keneally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keneally family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keneally families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Keneally families living in Staffordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Keneally's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Keneally families in 1891.
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What did your Keneally ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keneally. 100% of Keneally 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Keneally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keneally 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Keneally. 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 211 military records available for the last name Keneally. For the veterans among your Keneally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keneally lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Keneally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keneally in 1965 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keneally

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keneally 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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