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Kendig Family History

Kendig Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Kindig.

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


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Where is the Kendig family from?

You can see how Kendig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kendig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kendig family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kendig's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kendig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendig 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 Kendig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kendig. 17% of Kendig men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Kendig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kendig were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

What Kendig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kendig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendig 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Kendig. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kendig. For the veterans among your Kendig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendig lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kendig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kendig in 1944 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kendig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendig 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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