Kenefick Family History

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Kenefick Name Meaning

Irish (from Welsh): Anglicized form of Gaelic Cinipheic, a habitational name from Kenfig in mid-Glamorgan, Wales, (Welsh Cynffig); the name was taken to Ireland by Norman settlers in the 13th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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

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Kenefick Family Origin

Where is the Kenefick family from?

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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 the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 45 Kenefick families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kenefick's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Kenefick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenefick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kenefick Family Occupations

What did your Kenefick ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Kenefick occupation in the USA was Farmer. 13% of Kenefick's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kenefick. A less common occupation for the Kenefick family was City Official.

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  • Farmer

    13%

  • Laborer

    10%

  • Keeping House

    7%

  • City Official

    3%

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

Kenefick Historical Records

What Kenefick family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 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 List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Kenefick. 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 Card

There are 1,000 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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Kenefick Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenefick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenefick ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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