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Kenealy Family History

Kenealy Surname Meaning

Irish (Kilkenny and Cork): variant of Kenneally.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kenealy family from?

You can see how Kenealy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenealy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenealy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Kenealy families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kenealy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kenealy families in 1891.
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What did your Kenealy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kenealy. 43% of Kenealy men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Kenealy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenealy were Club Cook and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%
  • Club Cook
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kenealy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenealy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kenealy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kenealy. For the veterans among your Kenealy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenealy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Kenealy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kenealy in 1951 was 53, and 81 in 2003.

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