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Kenavan Family History

Kenavan 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: Lenahan, Canavan, Hanavan, Kanaan, Kinahan, Beavan, Kavan, Delavan

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Where is the Kenavan family from?

You can see how Kenavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenavan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kenavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Kenavan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenavan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kenavan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenavan 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 342 census records available for the last name Kenavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenavan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kenavan. 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 69 military records available for the last name Kenavan. For the veterans among your Kenavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenavan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kenavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kenavan in 1965 was 60, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenavan 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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