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Kendler Family History

Kendler 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: Tendler, Kandler, Fendler, Kindler, Kendle, Kensler, Kender, Wendler

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Where is the Kendler family from?

You can see how Kendler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kendler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kendler family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kendler's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Kendler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendler 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 Kendler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kendler. 100% of Kendler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kendler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kendler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendler 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Kendler. 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 391 military records available for the last name Kendler. For the veterans among your Kendler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kendler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kendler in 1961 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kendler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendler 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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