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Kenehan Family History

Kenehan Name 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: Renehan, Lenehan, Keehan, Henehan, Meehan, Keelan, Linehan, Lenahan

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Where is the Kenehan family from?

You can see how Kenehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kenehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kenehan families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kenehan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kenehan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenehan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kenehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenehan. 15% of Kenehan men worked as a Truck Driver and 20% of Kenehan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenehan were Attendant and Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenehan 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Kenehan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 216 military records available for the last name Kenehan. For the veterans among your Kenehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenehan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kenehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kenehan in 1962 was 63, and 63 in 2003.

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