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Kenndey Family History

Kenndey 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: Kenney, Kenner, Kenny, Kenley, Kender, Henney, Keaney, Kennedy

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Where is the Kenndey family from?

You can see how Kenndey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenndey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kenndey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Kenndey families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenndey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kenndey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenndey 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 Kenndey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenndey. 43% of Kenndey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kenndey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenndey were Clerk and House Keeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • House Keeper
    50%

What Kenndey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Kenndey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenndey 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Kenndey. 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 119 military records available for the last name Kenndey. For the veterans among your Kenndey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenndey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1992, in the United States, Kenndey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kenndey in 1957 was 34, and 59 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenndey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenndey 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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