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Kenal Family History

Kenal 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: Keal, Kenan, Beal, Kral, Real, Neal, Kenkel, Ken, Keil, Vinal

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Where is the Kenal family from?

You can see how Kenal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kenal families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 7 Kenal families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kenal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenal 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 210 census records available for the last name Kenal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenal 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kenal. 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 Kenal. For the veterans among your Kenal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenal lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Kenal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kenal in 1998 was 86, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenal 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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