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Kendik Family History

Kendik 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: Bendik, Kendig, Konik, Kendrick, Kendle, Kender, Kennis, Mendyk

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Where is the Kendik family from?

You can see how Kendik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kendik family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kendik's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Kendik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Kendik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendik 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kendik. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kendik. For the veterans among your Kendik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendik lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Kendik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kendik in 1977 was 69, and 59 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendik 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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