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Kendle Family History

Kendle Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Kendall .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kindle, Keadle, Bendle, Keeble, Bentle, Kensler, Kemple, Kindley

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Where is the Kendle family from?

You can see how Kendle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kendle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 98 Kendle families living in Norfolk. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kendle's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Kendle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kendle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kendle. 20% of Kendle men worked as a Carpenter and 81% of Kendle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kendle were General Labourer and School Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Police Constable
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • School Teacher
    3%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Kendle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 558 immigration records available for the last name Kendle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kendle. For the veterans among your Kendle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendle lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kendle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kendle in 1950 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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