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Kennealey Family History

Kennealey 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: Kenneally, Kennealy, Kennerly, Kennelly, Kenealy, Kenley, Keeley

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Where is the Kennealey family from?

You can see how Kennealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennealey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kennealey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Kennealey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennealey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kennealey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennealey 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 Kennealey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kennealey. 100% of Kennealey women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Kennealey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Kennealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennealey 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kennealey. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kennealey. For the veterans among your Kennealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennealey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Kennealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kennealey in 1979 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennealey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennealey 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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