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Kenelle Family History

Kenelle 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: Knell, Kernell, Kendle, Decelle, Koelle, Keville, Kezele, Keeble

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Where is the Kenelle family from?

You can see how Kenelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kenelle families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenelle's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kenelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenelle 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 47 census records available for the last name Kenelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenelle 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 Kenelle. 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 Kenelle. For the veterans among your Kenelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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