Origins of the Kenna surname

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    In 1921, most Kennas lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Kenna

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    What are the most common Kenna first names?

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    Common jobs for Kennas

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Kennas in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    34

    Dressmaker

    29

    Servant

    21

    Laundress

    18

    Housekeeper

    16

    Commmon male occupations for Kennas in 1921

    Coal Miner

    53

    General Labourer

    45

    Dock Labourer

    25

    Tailor

    25

    Chief Engineer

    22

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