Kenoway History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe tale of the name Kenoway begins with a family who lived in the parish of Kennoway in the county of Fife. The surname Kenoway belongs to the category of habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Kenoway familyThe surname Kenoway was first found in Fife, where they held a family seat from very early times. Early History of the Kenoway familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kenoway 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 Kenoway History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kenoway Spelling VariationsBefore the first dictionaries appeared in the last few hundred years, scribes spelled according to sound. spelling variations are common among Scottish names. Kenoway has been spelled Kennaway, Kennoway, Kenaway, Kenneway, Kenoway and many more. Early Notables of the Kenoway 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... Migration of the Kenoway familyIn those unstable times, many had no choice but to leave their beloved homelands. Sickness and poverty hounded travelers to North America, but those who made it were welcomed with land and opportunity. These settlers gave the young nations of Canada and the United States a strong backbone as they stood up for their beliefs as United Empire Loyalists and in the American War of Independence. In this century, the ancestors of these brave Scots have begun to recover their illustrious heritage through Clan societies and other heritage organizations. Early passenger and immigration lists reveal many Scottish settlers bearing the name Kenoway: members of the family who migrated to the New World and contributed to the development of North American society.
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