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Kennnedy Family History

Kennnedy 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, Kearney

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Where is the Kennnedy family from?

You can see how Kennnedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennnedy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kennnedy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kennnedy families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennnedy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kennnedy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Kennnedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennnedy 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kennnedy. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kennnedy. For the veterans among your Kennnedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennnedy lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Kennnedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kennnedy in 1996 was 21, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennnedy 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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