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Kenneda Family History

Kenneda 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, Kenner, Kenneth, Kennett, Kennel, Kenna, Kennen, Kenne

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Where is the Kenneda family from?

You can see how Kenneda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenneda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenneda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kenneda family living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kenneda's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 2 other counties had the highest population of Kenneda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenneda 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 Kenneda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenneda. 56% of Kenneda men worked as a Labor and 100% of Kenneda women worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    56%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Stone Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Kenneda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kenneda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenneda 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kenneda. 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 272 military records available for the last name Kenneda. For the veterans among your Kenneda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenneda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kenneda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kenneda in 1964 was 69, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenneda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenneda 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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