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Kendill Family History

Kendill 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: Kendall, Kendell, Kendle, Kindell, Pendell, Vencill, Rendall

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Where is the Kendill family from?

You can see how Kendill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Kendill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kendill families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kendill's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kendill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendill 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 209 census records available for the last name Kendill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendill 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kendill. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kendill. For the veterans among your Kendill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendill 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kendill

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