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Kendi Family History

Kendi 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: Kendig, Bandi, Kind, Ken, Kanda, Endo, Kondo, Bondi, Wendt, Kenny

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Where is the Kendi family from?

You can see how Kendi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kendi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Kendi families living in Yukon Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Kendi's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Kendi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendi 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 Kendi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kendi. 60% of Kendi men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Newworker
    40%

What Kendi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Kendi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendi 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Kendi. 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 57 military records available for the last name Kendi. For the veterans among your Kendi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kendi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kendi in 1963 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kendi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendi 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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