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Kennedi Family History

Kennedi 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, Venneri, Kennel, Kennen, Kenne

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Where is the Kennedi family from?

You can see how Kennedi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennedi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kennedi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kennedi family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennedi's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Kennedi families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennedi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Kennedi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennedi 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kennedi. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kennedi. For the veterans among your Kennedi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennedi lifespan?

Average Kennedi life expectancy in 1976 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennedi 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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