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Kene Family History

Kene 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: Ken, Keane, Bene, Kane, Kent, Rene, Kiene, Keng, Keene, Kone

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Where is the Kene family from?

You can see how Kene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kene families living in Hampshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kene's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kene 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 Kene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kene. 29% of Kene men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kene women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kene were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Pressman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

What Kene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kene 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Kene. 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 592 military records available for the last name Kene. For the veterans among your Kene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kene lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Kene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kene in 1978 was 82, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kene 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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