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Kennemar Family History

Kennemar 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: Kennemer, Kennemur, Kenner, Kennemore, Venneman, Kinnear, Kinneman

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Where is the Kennemar family from?

You can see how Kennemar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennemar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kennemar family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kennemar's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Kennemar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennemar 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 67 census records available for the last name Kennemar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennemar 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 Kennemar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kennemar. For the veterans among your Kennemar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennemar lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Kennemar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kennemar in 1980 was 77, and 85 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennemar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennemar 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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