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Kenidy Family History

Kenidy 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: Kenady, Kenny, Hendy, Kenley, Bendy, Reidy, Keddy, Keedy, Kanady

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Where is the Kenidy family from?

You can see how Kenidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenidy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenidy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Kenidy families living in Bute. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kenidy's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Kenidy families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenidy 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenidy 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kenidy. 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 83 military records available for the last name Kenidy. For the veterans among your Kenidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenidy lifespan?

Average Kenidy life expectancy in 2002 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenidy 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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