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Kenoy Family History

Kenoy 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: Kenny, Kanoy, Knoy, Benoy, Kenly, Henry, Zeno, Kenyon, Kano, Penny

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Where is the Kenoy family from?

You can see how Kenoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kenoy family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenoy's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kenoy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenoy 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 273 census records available for the last name Kenoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenoy 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kenoy. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kenoy. For the veterans among your Kenoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenoy lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Kenoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kenoy in 1989 was 75, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenoy 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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