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Kendon Family History

Kendon Surname Meaning

variant of Kingdon; compare Kindon.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kendon family from?

You can see how Kendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kendon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Kendon families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kendon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kendon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kendon 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 Kendon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Master and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kendon. 100% of Kendon men worked as a School Master and 93% of Kendon 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • School Master
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • School Mistress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kendon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendon 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Kendon. 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 115 military records available for the last name Kendon. For the veterans among your Kendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendon lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Kendon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kendon in 1997 was 70, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendon 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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