| ![Show Contents]() Kenneway History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland A family in the Pictish tribe of ancient Scotland was the first to use the name Kenneway. They lived in the parish of Kennoway in the county of Fife. The surname Kenneway belongs to the category of habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Kenneway familyThe surname Kenneway was first found in Fife, where they held a family seat from very early times. Early History of the Kenneway familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kenneway research. Another 186 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1198, 1221, 1684, 1687, 1693, 1758, 1780, 1786, 1788, 1791, 1794, 1836 and 1840 are included under the topic Early Kenneway History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kenneway Spelling VariationsIn medieval Scotland, names were more often spelled according to sound than any regular set of rules. An enormous number of spelling variations were the result. Over the years, the name Kenneway has been spelled Kennaway, Kennoway, Kenaway, Kenneway, Kenoway and many more. Early Notables of the Kenneway familyNotable amongst the Clan at this time was Sir John Kennaway (1758-1836) of Exeter, soldier and diplomat. Some of the Kennaway family originated in Fife, Scotland moved to Devon in the late 17th century where Sir John Kennaway became...
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kenneway Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Kenneway familyIn such difficult times, Ireland, Australia, and North America looked like better homes for many Scots. The trips were expensive and grueling, but also rewarding, as the colonies were havens for those unwelcome in the old country. That legacy did not die easily, though, and many were forced to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. The Scottish legacy has resurface in more recent times, though, through Clan societies, highland games, and other organizations. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the old Scottish name of Kenneway: members of the family who migrated to the New World and contributed to the development of North American society.
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