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Kenneath Family History

Kenneath 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: Kenneth, Keinath, Kennett, Kennealy, Kennerly, Kenner, Bennett

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Where is the Kenneath family from?

You can see how Kenneath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenneath family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Kenneath families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenneath's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kenneath families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenneath 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 14 census records available for the last name Kenneath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenneath 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kenneath. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kenneath. For the veterans among your Kenneath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenneath 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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