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Kenneby Family History

Kenneby 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, Kenney, Kennerly, Kenner, Kenny, Kenneth, Kenley, Kennett

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Where is the Kenneby family from?

You can see how Kenneby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenneby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kenneby families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Kenneby family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kenneby's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Kenneby families in 1891.
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What did your Kenneby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kenneby. 100% of Kenneby men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kenneby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Kenneby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenneby 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Kenneby. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kenneby. For the veterans among your Kenneby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenneby lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenneby

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