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Kenneddy Family History

Kenneddy 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: Kennedy, Kennerly, Kennealy, Kennelly, Kenney, Kenner, Kenny, Kenneth

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Where is the Kenneddy family from?

You can see how Kenneddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenneddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenneddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kenneddy families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kenneddy's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kenneddy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenneddy 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 Kenneddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenneddy. 38% of Kenneddy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kenneddy women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenneddy were Cammen Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Cammen Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenneddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenneddy 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Kenneddy. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kenneddy. For the veterans among your Kenneddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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