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Kendeg Family History

Kendeg 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: Kender, Kendig, Kenkel, Kinder, Kenner, Wendel, Pender, Bender, Mende

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Where is the Kendeg family from?

You can see how Kendeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendeg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kendeg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kendeg family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kendeg's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kendeg families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendeg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kendeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kendeg. 100% of Kendeg men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Kendeg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Kendeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendeg 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kendeg. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kendeg. For the veterans among your Kendeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendeg lifespan?

Average Kendeg life expectancy in 1970 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendeg 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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