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Kenyear Family History

Kenyear 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: Kenner, Denyer, Kender, Menear, Kinnear, Kenoyer, Kenter, Enyeart

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Kenyear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenyear 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kenyear. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kenyear. For the veterans among your Kenyear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenyear lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Kenyear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kenyear in 1967 was 54, and 42 in 1998.

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