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Kennary Family History

Kennary 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: Kennard, Kennerly, Kenner, Kenny, Gennaro, Kennedy, Keary, Vennard

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Where is the Kennary family from?

You can see how Kennary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennary family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kennary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kennary families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennary's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kennary families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennary 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 114 census records available for the last name Kennary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennary 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kennary. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kennary. For the veterans among your Kennary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennary lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Kennary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kennary in 1974 was 89, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennary 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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