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Kennecy Family History

Kennecy 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 Kennecy family from?

You can see how Kennecy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennecy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kennecy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Kennecy family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennecy's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kennecy families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Kennecy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennecy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kennecy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kennecy. For the veterans among your Kennecy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennecy lifespan?

Average Kennecy life expectancy in 1989 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennecy 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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