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Kenrey Family History

Kenrey 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: Kenley, Kenney, Henry, Henley, Kenkel, Kenner, Kenny, Kinsey, Kelsey

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Where is the Kenrey family from?

You can see how Kenrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenrey families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 6 Kenrey families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenrey's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kenrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenrey 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 167 census records available for the last name Kenrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenrey 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kenrey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kenrey. For the veterans among your Kenrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenrey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Kenrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kenrey in 1971 was 62, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenrey 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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