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Keneavy Family History

Keneavy 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, Kenady, Kenerly, Kennealy, Kenagy, Leneave, Kennerly, Kenny

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Where is the Keneavy family from?

You can see how Keneavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keneavy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Keneavy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Keneavy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keneavy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keneavy families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keneavy 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 112 census records available for the last name Keneavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keneavy 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Keneavy. 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 Keneavy. For the veterans among your Keneavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keneavy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keneavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Keneavy in 1963 was 93, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keneavy 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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