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Kendergast Family History

Kendergast 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: Pendergast, Prendergast, Pendergrast, Pendergrass, Pendergraft

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Where is the Kendergast family from?

You can see how Kendergast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendergast family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kendergast families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kendergast's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kendergast families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendergast 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 7 census records available for the last name Kendergast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendergast 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kendergast. 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 Kendergast. For the veterans among your Kendergast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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