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Keneaster Family History

Keneaster 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: Keaster, Fenster, Easter, Kempster, Lancaster, Nester, Kensler

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Where is the Keneaster family from?

You can see how Keneaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keneaster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keneaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Keneaster families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Keneaster's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Keneaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keneaster 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 254 census records available for the last name Keneaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keneaster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Keneaster. 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 34 military records available for the last name Keneaster. For the veterans among your Keneaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keneaster lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Keneaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keneaster in 1965 was 80, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keneaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keneaster 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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