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Kendan Family History

Kendan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kennan, Kenan, Kinman, Kenyon, Kanda, Kenton, Kelman, Kendall, Konda

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Where is the Kendan family from?

You can see how Kendan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kendan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kendan family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Kendan's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Kendan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Kendan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kendan. 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 military records available for the last name Kendan. For the veterans among your Kendan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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