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Kenale Family History

Kenale 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: Kendle, Kemble, Knabe, Kale, Kendall, Keane, Kenley, Segale, Kensler

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Where is the Kenale family from?

You can see how Kenale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenale family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kenale families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kenale's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kenale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenale 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 58 census records available for the last name Kenale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenale 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kenale. 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 Kenale. For the veterans among your Kenale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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