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Kenneal Family History

Kenneal 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: Kennel, Kennealy, Kennell, Fennell, Kenkel, Kennerly, Kenner, Kenneth

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Where is the Kenneal family from?

You can see how Kenneal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenneal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Kenneal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kenneal families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenneal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kenneal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Kenneal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenneal 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kenneal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kenneal. For the veterans among your Kenneal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenneal lifespan?

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