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Kendive Family History

Kendive 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: Kendle, Keddie, Rendine, Kendig, Geddie, Gentile, Kendall, Deneve

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Where is the Kendive family from?

You can see how Kendive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendive family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Kendive families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kendive's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Kendive families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendive 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 6 census records available for the last name Kendive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendive 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kendive. 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 Kendive. For the veterans among your Kendive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendive lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendive 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 Kendive

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