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Kennebrew Family History

Kennebrew Surname Meaning

Altered form of Kinnebrew a surname of English and Scottish origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kennebrew family from?

You can see how Kennebrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennebrew family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennebrew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kennebrew family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennebrew's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kennebrew families in 1871.
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What did your Kennebrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kennebrew. 58% of Kennebrew men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Kennebrew women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kennebrew were Labor and House Work.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    47%
  • Battery Filler
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • House Work
    16%

What Kennebrew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kennebrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennebrew 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kennebrew. 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 203 military records available for the last name Kennebrew. For the veterans among your Kennebrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennebrew lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kennebrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kennebrew in 1945 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennebrew 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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