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Kendick Family History

Kendick 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: Kendrick, Tendick, Bendick, Kenrick, Fenwick, Reddick, Senick, Knick

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Where is the Kendick family from?

You can see how Kendick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kendick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Kendick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kendick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kendick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendick 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 Kendick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kendick. 45% of Kendick men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kendick women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kendick were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Kendick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Kendick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendick 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kendick. 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 77 military records available for the last name Kendick. For the veterans among your Kendick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendick lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Kendick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kendick in 1973 was 79, and 85 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendick 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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