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Kenavey Family History

Kenavey 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: Kenley, Eavey, Leavey, Reavey, Keaney, Keaveny, Kealey, Heavey

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Where is the Kenavey family from?

You can see how Kenavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenavey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kenavey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Kenavey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kenavey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kenavey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Kenavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenavey 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 Kenavey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kenavey. For the veterans among your Kenavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenavey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Kenavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kenavey in 1972 was 76, and 70 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenavey 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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