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Kennemore Family History

Kennemore Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Kenmuir a habitational name possibly from the village of Kenmuir in Wigtownshire.

This surname is rare in Britain.

Variant of Kennemer a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Kennemore family from?

You can see how Kennemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennemore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennemore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kennemore families living in Glamorgan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kennemore's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Kennemore families in 1891.
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What did your Kennemore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kennemore. 100% of Kennemore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kennemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennemore 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kennemore. 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 495 military records available for the last name Kennemore. For the veterans among your Kennemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennemore lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kennemore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kennemore in 1963 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennemore 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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