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Kenders Family History

Kenders 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, Penders, Enders, Kinder, Kenner, Pender, Bender, Wonders

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Where is the Kenders family from?

You can see how Kenders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenders family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kenders families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Kenders families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenders's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kenders families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenders 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 Kenders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenders. 100% of Kenders 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 204 census records available for the last name Kenders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenders 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kenders. 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 158 military records available for the last name Kenders. For the veterans among your Kenders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenders lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kenders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kenders in 1963 was 85, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenders 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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