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Kenefie Family History

Kenefie 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: Kenefick, Benefiel, Menefee, Keeffe, Keefe, Knee, Venezia, Deneve

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Where is the Kenefie family from?

You can see how Kenefie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenefie family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenefie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Kenefie families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kenefie's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kenefie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Kenefie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenefie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kenefie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kenefie. For the veterans among your Kenefie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenefie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenefie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenefie

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