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Kennagh Family History

Kennagh 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: Keinath, Kenneth, Kennard, Kennan, Kenna, Hennigh, Kenagy, Penna

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Where is the Kennagh family from?

You can see how Kennagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kennagh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kennagh family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennagh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kennagh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennagh 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 169 census records available for the last name Kennagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennagh 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Kennagh. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kennagh. For the veterans among your Kennagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennagh lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2001, in the United States, Kennagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kennagh in 1944 was 33, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennagh 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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