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Kenneds Family History

Kenneds 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, Kennis, Jenness, Kennel, Henness

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Where is the Kenneds family from?

You can see how Kenneds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenneds family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Kenneds families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenneds's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kenneds families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Kenneds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenneds 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kenneds. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kenneds. For the veterans among your Kenneds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenneds lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenneds 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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