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Kendra Family History

Kendra Name Meaning

Polish: nickname for a long-haired man a variant of Kędzior (see Kedzior ). English (Yorkshire): variant of Kendrew which may be a shortened form of Scottish McAndrew .

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


Similar surnames: Kunda, Grenda, Lenda, Kendle, Sendra, Seda, Condra, Kundrat, Hendry

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Where is the Kendra family from?

You can see how Kendra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kendra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Kendra families living in Yorkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Kendra's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kendra families in 1891.
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What did your Kendra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kendra. 100% of Kendra men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Kendra women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Farmers Wife
    16%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kendra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendra 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Kendra. 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 694 military records available for the last name Kendra. For the veterans among your Kendra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendra lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kendra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kendra in 1956 was 47, and 63 in 2004.

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