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Kenelley Family History

Kenelley 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: Kenley, Keeley, Kneller, Mcnelley, Kelley, Meneley, Kenerly, Kennelly

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Where is the Kenelley family from?

You can see how Kenelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenelley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenelley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kenelley family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenelley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kenelley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Kenelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenelley 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kenelley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kenelley. For the veterans among your Kenelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenelley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Kenelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kenelley in 1969 was 71, and 89 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenelley 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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