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Kenden Family History

Kenden 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: Kender, Menden, Kennen, Heiden, Eden, Kenyon, Kenkel, Kinder, Linden

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Where is the Kenden family from?

You can see how Kenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Kenden families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kenden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenden 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 Kenden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Mistress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kenden. 50% of Kenden women worked as a House Mistress.

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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

  • House Mistress
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Kenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenden 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kenden. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kenden. For the veterans among your Kenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenden 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 Kenden

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