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Kennas Family History

Kennas 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: Kennis, Kennan, Kenna, Dennis, Penna, Kenner, Senna, Kenny, Kangas

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Where is the Kennas family from?

You can see how Kennas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kennas families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Kennas families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennas's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kennas families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Kennas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennas 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kennas. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kennas. For the veterans among your Kennas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Kennas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kennas in 1975 was 62, and 65 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennas 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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