England
IrelandThe origins of the Kaneen name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in the township of Kenyon found in the parish of Winwick in the county of Lancashire. [1]
The surname Kaneen was first found in Lancashire where Lord Kenyon's family are descended from the Kenyons of Peele and their surname is doubtless derived from the township of Kenyon in that shire. [2]
"Early mention is made of a family of the local name, and also of the Lauton family, of whom Jordan de Lauton, in the reign of Edward I., assumed the name of Kenyon. Kenyon Hall, the original residence of the Kenyons, was rebuilt in the 17th century, and is the property of the earl [of Wilton]. " [1]
Lowton in Lancashire "gave name to a family who subsequently adopted the surname of Kenyon from their possessions in a neighbouring township." [1]
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kaneen research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1812, 1869 and 1848 are included under the topic Early Kaneen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Kaneen were recorded, including Kenyon, Kenion, Kennion and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Kaneen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Kaneen family to IrelandSome of the Kaneen family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Kaneen migration to the United States +To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Kaneen family emigrate to North America:
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