Origins of the Kennie surname

About the Kennies

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    In 1921, most Kennies lived in yorkshire

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    Interesting facts about Kennie

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    Who were Kennies most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Kennie first names?

    John

    James

    Mary

    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Kennies

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

    Commmon female occupations for Kennies in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    F S

    7

    Farmers Daur

    6

    Milliner

    6

    Weaver

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Kennies in 1921

    Coal Miner

    10

    Ploughman

    8

    Shepherd

    6

    Carter

    5

    Engine Keeper

    5

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