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Kennaly Family History

Kennaly 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: Kennealy, Kenealy, Kennerly, Kenny, Kendall, Kennedy, Kenneally

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Where is the Kennaly family from?

You can see how Kennaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennaly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kennaly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kennaly family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennaly's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Kennaly families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Kennaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennaly 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kennaly. 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 84 military records available for the last name Kennaly. For the veterans among your Kennaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennaly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Kennaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kennaly in 1968 was 83, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennaly 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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