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Kenno Family History

Kenno 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: Kenny, Konno, Kanno, Nenno, Denno, Kennon, Kenna, Renno, Kenne, Fenno

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Where is the Kenno family from?

You can see how Kenno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenno family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenno families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kenno families living in Maryland. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kenno's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kenno families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kenno ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kenno ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Kenno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenno 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kenno. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kenno. For the veterans among your Kenno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenno lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kenno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kenno in 1969 was 81, and 85 in 2003.

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