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Keneman Family History

Keneman 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: Koeneman, Keleman, Veneman, Kinman, Kelman, Neman, Hegeman, Beeman

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Where is the Keneman family from?

You can see how Keneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keneman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Keneman families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Keneman's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Keneman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keneman 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 195 census records available for the last name Keneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keneman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Keneman. 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 51 military records available for the last name Keneman. For the veterans among your Keneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keneman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Keneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Keneman in 1972 was 85, and 31 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keneman 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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