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Kendelen Family History

Kendelen 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: Kendle, Keelen, Wendelin, Wendelken, Bendele, Edelen, Kendell, Kenkel

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Where is the Kendelen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendelen 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 Kendelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kendelen. 100% of Kendelen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Kendelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendelen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kendelen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kendelen. For the veterans among your Kendelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendelen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Kendelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kendelen in 1970 was 88, and 97 in 1991.

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