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Kenegy Family History

Kenegy 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: Kenagy, Kenny, Kenley, Kanagy, Keaney, Keedy, Kennedy, Kemery, Keeney

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Where is the Kenegy family from?

You can see how Kenegy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenegy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenegy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kenegy families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenegy's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kenegy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenegy 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 169 census records available for the last name Kenegy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenegy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kenegy. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kenegy. For the veterans among your Kenegy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenegy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kenegy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kenegy in 1968 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenegy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenegy 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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