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Kenefick Name Meaning

Irish (Cork) and Welsh (Glamorgan): Anglicized form of Gaelic Cinipheic a habitational name from Cynnfig (Kenfig) in Glamorgan Wales which derives from a river name which itself may be from a personal name. The name was taken to Ireland by Norman settlers in the 13th century.

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


Similar surnames: Kendrick, Henrick, Kerwick, Kinnick, Feerick, Fenwick, Senick

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Where is the Kenefick family from?

You can see how Kenefick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenefick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenefick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Kenefick families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kenefick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kenefick families in 1891.
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What did your Kenefick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas Cylinder Inspector and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kenefick. 100% of Kenefick men worked as a Gas Cylinder Inspector and 75% of Kenefick 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gas Cylinder Inspector
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Shorthand Typist
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kenefick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenefick 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 946 immigration records available for the last name Kenefick. 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 867 military records available for the last name Kenefick. For the veterans among your Kenefick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenefick lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kenefick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kenefick in 1956 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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