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Kendell Family History

Kendell Surname Meaning

English (mainly Yorkshire): variant of Kendall.

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


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Where is the Kendell family from?

You can see how Kendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kendell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 87 Kendell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Kendell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kendell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendell 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 Kendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Printer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kendell. 16% of Kendell men worked as a Master Printer and 82% of Kendell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kendell were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Master Printer
    16%
  • Baker
    11%
  • Lorry Driver
    11%
  • Farm Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Kendell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Kendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kendell. 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 Kendell. For the veterans among your Kendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kendell in 1962 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendell 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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