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Kennagh Family History

Kennagh 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: Keinath, Kenneth, Kennard, Kennan, Kenna, Hennigh, Kenagy, Penna

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Where is the Kennagh family from?

You can see how Kennagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kennagh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kennagh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kennagh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kennagh families in 1880.
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What did your Kennagh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Kennagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennagh 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Kennagh. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kennagh. For the veterans among your Kennagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennagh lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2001, in the United States, Kennagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kennagh in 1944 was 33, and 75 in 2001.

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