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Kenary Family History

Kenary 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: Keary, Kenady, Kenagy, Henry, Geary, Kenny, Kenley, Hendry, Deary

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Where is the Kenary family from?

You can see how Kenary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenary family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kenary family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenary's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kenary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kenary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenary. 34% of Kenary men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kenary women worked as a Housekeeping.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Mason
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    100%

What Kenary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Kenary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenary 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kenary. 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 112 military records available for the last name Kenary. For the veterans among your Kenary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenary lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kenary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kenary in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenary 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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