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Kenderson Family History

Kenderson 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: Enderson, Henderson, Fenderson, Kenerson, Kennerson, Anderson

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Where is the Kenderson family from?

You can see how Kenderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenderson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kenderson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Kenderson families living in Angus. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kenderson's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Kenderson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenderson 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 Kenderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenderson. 80% of Kenderson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic
    20%

What Kenderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kenderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenderson 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Kenderson. 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 133 military records available for the last name Kenderson. For the veterans among your Kenderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenderson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Kenderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kenderson in 1979 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenderson 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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