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Kenelin Family History

Kenelin 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: Keelin, Keelan, Keeling, Fenelon, Kaelin, Kemplin, Lemelin, Keelen

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Where is the Kenelin family from?

You can see how Kenelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kenelin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenelin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kenelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenelin 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 7 census records available for the last name Kenelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenelin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kenelin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kenelin. For the veterans among your Kenelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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