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Origins of the Kennear surname

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About the Kennears

We have a total number of 480 records for people with the last name Kennear.

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Where do most Kennears live?

In 1921, most Kennears lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Kennears

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 350 records for the Kennear surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Kennears most likely to marry?

Nightingales

&

Stegalls

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What are the most common Kennear first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Kennears

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

Common Female occupations for Kennears in 1921
General Servant

3

Housekeeper

3

F Work

2

General Servant Domestic

2

Living On Own Means

2

Common Male occupations for Kennears in 1921
Mason

4

Clerk

3

Coal Miner

3

General Labourer

3

Linnen H L W

3

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