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Kennah Family History

Kennah Surname Meaning

Manx: variant of Kenna.

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


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Where is the Kennah family from?

You can see how Kennah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Kennah families living in Isle of Man. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kennah's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man and 1 other county had the highest population of Kennah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennah 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 Kennah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kennah. 100% of Kennah men worked as a Gas Fitter and 100% of Kennah 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gas Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kennah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kennah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennah 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Kennah. 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 149 military records available for the last name Kennah. For the veterans among your Kennah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennah lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kennah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kennah in 1956 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennah 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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