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Kennea Family History

Kennea Surname Meaning

Reduced from Mac Con Shnámha, see variant McAnea of McAnaw.

A less likely possibility is from Ó Cionaoith, see Kenna.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kennea family from?

You can see how Kennea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kennea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Kennea family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennea's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kennea families in 1861.
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What did your Kennea ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kennea. 100% of Kennea 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Kennea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennea 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Kennea. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kennea. For the veterans among your Kennea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennea lifespan?

Average Kennea life expectancy in 1987 was 99 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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