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Kenedley Family History

Kenedley 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, Keeley, Kendle, Kindley, Pendley, Nedley, Hendley, Meneley

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Where is the Kenedley family from?

You can see how Kenedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenedley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kenedley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenedley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kenedley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Kenedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenedley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kenedley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kenedley. For the veterans among your Kenedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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