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Kenda Family History

Kenda 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: Kanda, Konda, Benda, Kunda, Renda, Kendra, Kenna, Lenda, Landa, Kind

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Where is the Kenda family from?

You can see how Kenda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kenda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kenda families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kenda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kenda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenda 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 Kenda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kenda. 86% of Kenda men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kenda women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kenda were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    86%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Bindery Work
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Kenda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenda 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Kenda. 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 222 military records available for the last name Kenda. For the veterans among your Kenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kenda in 1963 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kenda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenda 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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