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Kenkelly Family History

Kenkelly 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: Kennelly, Kenkel, Kennerly, Hennelly, Pengelly, Kenneally, Kilkelly

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Where is the Kenkelly family from?

You can see how Kenkelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenkelly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kenkelly families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenkelly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kenkelly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenkelly 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 10 census records available for the last name Kenkelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenkelly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kenkelly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kenkelly. For the veterans among your Kenkelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenkelly

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