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Kenneady Family History

Kenneady 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: Kennedy, Kennealy, Kennerly, Kenneally, Kenady, Kannady, Kennelly

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Where is the Kenneady family from?

You can see how Kenneady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenneady family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kenneady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 8 Kenneady families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenneady's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kenneady families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenneady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Kenneady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenneady. 50% of Kenneady men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Kenneady family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Kenneady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenneady 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kenneady. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kenneady. For the veterans among your Kenneady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenneady lifespan?

Average Kenneady life expectancy in 1975 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenneady

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenneady 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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