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Kendal Family History

Kendal Surname Meaning

English (northwestern): variant of Kendall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kendal family from?

You can see how Kendal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kendal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 268 Kendal families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kendal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kendal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendal 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 Kendal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kendal. 21% of Kendal men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Kendal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kendal were Lorry Driver and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Colliery Shifter (heavy Worker)
    11%
  • Medical Student
    7%
  • Lorry Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Kendal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Kendal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendal 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kendal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kendal. For the veterans among your Kendal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendal lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Kendal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kendal in 1951 was 41, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendal 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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