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Kennaird Family History

Kennaird Surname Meaning

Apparently a late variant of Kenward or Kinnard.

Perhaps a variant of Kinnaird assuming that Kennaird was established in SE England due to migration.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kennaird family from?

You can see how Kennaird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennaird family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennaird families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Kennaird families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kennaird's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kennaird families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennaird 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 Kennaird ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waterman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kennaird. 34% of Kennaird men worked as a Waterman and 91% of Kennaird women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kennaird were Trinity House Pilot and Home 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

  • Waterman
    34%
  • Farmworker
    34%
  • Trinity House Pilot
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Home Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kennaird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennaird 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Kennaird. 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 139 military records available for the last name Kennaird. For the veterans among your Kennaird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennaird lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennaird 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennaird

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