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Kennath Family History

Kennath 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, Kennett, Kennard, Bernath, Kennan, Kenna, Kunath

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Where is the Kennath family from?

You can see how Kennath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennath family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kennath families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Kennath families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kennath's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kennath families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennath 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 81 census records available for the last name Kennath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennath 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kennath. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kennath. For the veterans among your Kennath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennath lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Kennath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kennath in 1973 was 55, and 64 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennath 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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