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Kennith Family History

Kennith 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, Kenning, Kennett, Kennis, Keith, Kemnitz, Hennigh

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Where is the Kennith family from?

You can see how Kennith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kennith families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 3 Kennith families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennith's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kennith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennith 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 161 census records available for the last name Kennith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennith 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kennith. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kennith. For the veterans among your Kennith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennith lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Kennith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kennith in 1970 was 70, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennith 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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