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Kennelly Family History

Kennelly Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kenneally.

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


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Where is the Kennelly family from?

You can see how Kennelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennelly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 45 Kennelly families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kennelly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kennelly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennelly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kennelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tunnel Miner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kennelly. 60% of Kennelly men worked as a Tunnel Miner and 91% of Kennelly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kennelly were Clerk and Kitchenmaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tunnel Miner
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Kitchenmaid
    4%

What Kennelly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Kennelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennelly 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Kennelly. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kennelly. For the veterans among your Kennelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennelly lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kennelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kennelly in 1950 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennelly 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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