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Kenefee Family History

Kenefee 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: Menefee, Keesee, Menifee, Keeffe, Keefer, Keefe, Kiefer, Kenkel

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Where is the Kenefee family from?

You can see how Kenefee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenefee family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kenefee family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenefee's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Kenefee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenefee 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 18 census records available for the last name Kenefee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenefee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kenefee. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kenefee. For the veterans among your Kenefee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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