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Kenlay 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.

Where is the Kenlay family from?

You can see how Kenlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenlay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kenlay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Kenlay families living in Fife. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kenlay's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Kenlay families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenlay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kenlay family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 297 census records available for the last name Kenlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenlay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 97 immigration records available for the last name Kenlay. 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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Military Records

There are 23 military records available for the last name Kenlay. For the veterans among your Kenlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenlay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Kenlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kenlay in 1968 was 68, and 60 in 1999.

Kenlay Surname Meaning

Where is the Kenlay family from?

What Kenlay family records will you find?

What is the average Kenlay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Kenlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kenlay in 1968 was 68, and 60 in 1999.

569	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
23	Military Records
97	Immigration Records
297	Census and Voter Lists
272	Member Trees

569	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
23	Military Records
97	Immigration Records
297	Census and Voter Lists
272	Member Trees

Kenlay Family History