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Kenegen Family History

Kenegen 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: Keeven, Engen, Keegan, Kneen, Keelen, Kelemen, Hengen, Keenen, Kennen

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Where is the Kenegen family from?

You can see how Kenegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenegen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kenegen families living in Connecticut. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kenegen's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kenegen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Kenegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenegen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kenegen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kenegen. For the veterans among your Kenegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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