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Kennady Family History

Kennady Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Kennedy found mainly in northwestern England.

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


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Where is the Kennady family from?

You can see how Kennady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Kennady families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kennady's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kennady families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kennady ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kennady. 100% of Kennady women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Kennady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennady 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kennady. 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 Kennady. For the veterans among your Kennady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennady lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Kennady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kennady in 1956 was 45, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennady

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennady 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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