The ancient Pictish-Scottish family that first used the name Kennoway lived in the parish of Kennoway in the county of Fife. The surname Kennoway belongs to the category of habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.
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Early Origins of the Kennoway family
The surname Kennoway was first found in Fife, where they held a family seat from very early times.
Early History of the Kennoway family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kennoway 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 Kennoway History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Kennoway Spelling Variations
The arts of spelling and translation were yet in their infancies when surnames began, so there are an enormous number of spelling variations of the names in early Scottish records. This is a particular problem with Scottish names because of the numerous times a name might have been loosely translated to English from Gaelic and back. Kennoway has been spelled Kennaway, Kennoway, Kenaway, Kenneway, Kenoway and many more.
Early Notables of the Kennoway family
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 1st Baronet. He served in the Carnatic from... Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kennoway Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Kennoway family
This oppression forced many Scots to leave their homelands. Most of these chose North America as their destination. Although the journey left many sick and poor, these immigrants were welcomed the hardy with great opportunity. Many of these settlers stood up for their newfound freedom in the American War of Independence. More recently, Scots abroad have recovered much of their collective heritage through highland games and other patriotic functions and groups. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has located various settlers bearing the name Kennoway: members of the family who migrated to the New World and contributed to the development of North American society.
