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Kenndy Family History

Kenndy Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Kennedy. This surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kenndy family from?

You can see how Kenndy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenndy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenndy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kenndy families living in Durham. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kenndy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kenndy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenndy 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 Kenndy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenndy. 43% of Kenndy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • General Hotel Maid
    29%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    29%

What Kenndy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kenndy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenndy 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Kenndy. 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 537 military records available for the last name Kenndy. For the veterans among your Kenndy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenndy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Kenndy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kenndy in 1966 was 68, and 41 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenndy 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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