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Kennal Family History

Kennal 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: Kennel, Kennan, Kenna, Penna, Kenkel, Kenner, Senna, Kenny, Kendall

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Where is the Kennal family from?

You can see how Kennal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Kennal families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Kennal families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kennal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kennal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennal 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 115 census records available for the last name Kennal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennal 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kennal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kennal. For the veterans among your Kennal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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