Origins of the Kenney surname
About the Kenneys
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Interesting facts about Kenney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Kenneys most likely to marry?
Mc Kenneys
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What are the most common Kenney first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
Common jobs for Kenneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Kenneys in 1921
Dressmaker
53
Domestic Servant
36
Servant
36
Laundress
33
General Servant
31
Commmon male occupations for Kenneys in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
68
General Labourer
67
Coal Miner
60
Agricultural Labourer
53
Farm Labourer
53
