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Kennen Family History

Kennen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kennan. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Kennen family from?

You can see how Kennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Kennen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kennen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kennen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennen 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 Kennen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kennen. 50% of Kennen 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
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    30%
  • General Servant
    20%

What Kennen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennen 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Kennen. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Kennen. For the veterans among your Kennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kennen in 1944 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennen 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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