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Kenerly Family History

Kenerly Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kennerly.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kenerly family from?

You can see how Kenerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenerly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kenerly families living in Glamorgan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kenerly's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Kenerly families in 1891.
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What did your Kenerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenerly. 50% of Kenerly men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kenerly women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenerly were Contractor and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Contractor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Kenerly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenerly 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kenerly. 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 388 military records available for the last name Kenerly. For the veterans among your Kenerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenerly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kenerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kenerly in 1962 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenerly 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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